human
Yes, I am suffering.
gpt
It is not bodily suffering, though your pulse is feverish. He had taken Almer's wrist, and his fingers were on the pulse.
human
Your disease is mental. He paused, but Almer did not speak.
gpt
It is no breach of confidence, continued the Advocate,
human
I entreat you, said Almer eagerly,
gpt
I accept your assurance, which, nevertheless, does not convince me that I am wrong in my impression. The friendship which exists between us is too close and binding--I may even go so far as to say, too sacred--for me, a colder and more experienced man than yourself, to allow it to be affected by any matter outside its boundary. Deprive it of sympathy, and friendship is an unmeaning word. I sympathise with you deeply, sincerely, without knowing how to relieve you. I ask you frankly, however, one question which you may freely answer. Have you fixed your affections upon a woman who does not reciprocate your love?