human
I give you my word that Fräulein von Walde will be here in one moment! he repeated, as she again attempted to reach the door.
gpt
Is my presence, then, so disagreeable to you?
human
Most assuredly it is, Elizabeth replied coldly and decidedly;
gpt
How stern and implacable that sounds! Must, then, my punishment for my thoughtless jest be so severe?
human
I advise you, in future, to be more prudent in your choice of those with whom you wish to jest.
gpt
Good Heavens! I see now that it was a mistake; I regret my impetuosity, but how could I dream——
human
That any respect was due to me?
gpt
No, no!——, I never doubted that!—Heavens! how angry you can be! But I could not possibly know that you possessed the right to claim more, far more, than mere respect.
human
Can I do more than sue on my knees for pardon?
gpt
It shall be granted upon condition that you leave me instantly.
human
What cruel obstinacy! I should be a fool indeed to lose this precious moment. Elizabeth, I have told you already that I love you ardently,—that I am dying of love for you!
gpt
And I am quite aware of having distinctly told you that it is a matter of utter indifference to me.
human
Elizabeth, do not drive me to extremities!
gpt
I would especially request you to remember the common rules of politeness, which require us not to address strangers by their Christian names.
human
You are a very imp of coldness and malice! he cried, now trembling with rage.
gpt
Well, I grant that there is some show of reason for your irritation with me, he added, controlling himself by an effort;