human
What do you mean by that, Barry Lapelle?
gpt
I'm going to put my case in the hands of Kenny Gwynne, the rising young barrister. With him on our side, my dear, I guess we'll bring her to time. All he has to do is to stand up to her and say he isn't going to put up with any more nonsense, and she'll see the light of wisdom. If he thinks it's all right for you to marry me, I guess that will end the matter. He's the head of the family, isn't he?
human
Oh, Barry, you--you surely can't be thinking of asking Kenneth to intercede--
gpt
Why not? He doesn't see any reason why we shouldn't be married, my dear. In fact, he told me so a few days ago. He--
human
I don't believe it,
gpt
You don't?
human
No, I don't,
gpt
Has he been talking to you about me?
human
He has never said a word against you,--not one. But I don't believe you when you say he told you that we ought to get married.
gpt
I'm a liar, am I?
human
I--I don't believe he ever said it,
gpt
Well,--you're right, he admitted, after a moment's hesitation.
human
Not in so many words. But he did say to me that he had told you he saw no reason why you shouldn't marry me if you wanted to. Did he ever tell you that?
gpt
Yes, he did, she replied, lifting her head defiantly.
human
And, she added,
gpt
I hated him for it. I hate him more and more every time I think of it. He--he was perfectly abominable.
human
Well, you're--you're damned complimentary,