human
I am--going to my husband, then--that will finish it! But I must tell you something--first.
gpt
I suppose in your life you could not believe that a man like Mr. Gaston could be just good to me--and nothing else?
human
It would be difficult to believe that. I have heard of such cases--I never knew one--and for that very reason of unbelief, it does not greatly matter--the outcome would be the same--for the woman and the man.
gpt
Yes; but they would know, and God would know; might that not be enough?
human
No. Believe me--it would not be enough.
gpt
Do you believe me when I tell you that, in this case, it is true?
human
Joyce, as God hears me, I _do_ believe you. Now I am more eager than ever to be your friend.
gpt
You--cannot be mine--but you must be his!
human
His?
gpt
Yes. I do know--something of his life. He belonged--to your world. He had a great, a terrible trouble--but through it all he saw the stars, not the mud, and he came out of it--a strong, tender, brave man.