human
I believe, after due reflection, she said with her usual brusqueness,
gpt
Certainly not, I said, laughingly;
human
Is it absolutely necessary to be forever talking of the ecstasies of the soul, of cemeteries, and the Venus of Milo, in order to obtain in your opinion the rank of a serious woman and a woman of taste? But, after all, you are right; I never think; if I did for one single minute, it seems to me that I should go mad, that my head would split. And what were you thinking about yourself, in that old convent cell?
gpt
I thought a great deal about you, I replied gayly,
human
I can understand that. She began laughing, looking all around her, and added:
gpt
What a lovely valley! what a delightful evening! And now, are you still disposed to abuse me?
human
Now, I wish from the bottom of my soul I were able to do something for your happiness.
gpt
And I for yours,
human
If I were a man, suddenly said Madame de Palme,
gpt
I believe I would like to be a hermit.
human
Oh! what a pity!
gpt
That idea does not surprise you?
human
No, madam.
gpt
Nothing from me would surprise you, I suppose. You believe me capable of anything--of anything, perhaps even of being fond of you?
human
Why not? Greater wonders have been seen! Am I not fond of you myself at the present moment? That's a fine example to follow!
gpt
You must give me time to think about it?
human
Not long!
gpt
As long as it may be necessary. We are friends in the meantime?
human
If we are friends, there is nothing further to expect,