human
Sit down, she began in the peremptory tone of extreme emotion; then clasping her hands as she stood before him, she said,
gpt
I wanted to see you--
human
Not more than I wanted to see you,
gpt
I wish to say that all between us is broken off.
human
It is not: I won't submit.
gpt
Do not come near me, she cried with growing agitation.
human
You have brought me my death. Oh, Maurice! --here her voice sank pathetically--
gpt
How very unreasonable, dear Fay! You have long acknowledged your love, yet nothing has happened.
human
It is about to happen.
gpt
Come and sit by me,
human
Never again: it must be ended. All day this miserable feeling has oppressed me. I have tried to shake it off, but cannot. It is a warning--it is horrible. Death is near, close, close. I must cease loving you or pay the penalty.
gpt
You cannot cease loving me, dear, dear Fay, nor can I bear to lose you. Let us end this struggle by an immediate marriage. You will then be calm--you will be happy. I will go to your father at once and make the arrangements: he will consent when I explain. There is a clergyman at the house, and a midnight train for New York. Oh, my darling, do not hesitate: this suspense is killing you. Can't you trust me, Fay?
human
Fay, come to me!