human
You are indeed a friend, remarked Alfred,
gpt
Why do you speak so?
human
She cannot last much longer, he replied.
gpt
Although unwillingly and with sorrow I am compelled to acknowledge that every day she sinks lower, and to-day her appearance denotes approaching dissolution too plain, even for me to persuade myself that such is not the case.
human
I cannot tell you I hope you are mistaken, observed his friend,
gpt
I know it, he answered.
human
Would to heaven all in the South were like you. It might have been different with my poor wife, and my angel girl might have been alive this day. However, it was not their duty to succor and protect my family, and I have no right to complain because they lent her no helping hand. I alone must bear the weight of my affliction, and from the misery it causes me, I devoutly trust none of my comrades may ever know it. Here your betrothed comes, he continued, observing Emma at the door.
gpt
I will leave you for the present, as I suppose you wish to speak with her and I desire to be alone for awhile.
human
Do not let her presence hasten your departure, said Harry.
gpt
She will be as happy in my company while you are here, as if no third person was present.
human
Her presence alone does not impel me to leave, but I desire to be alone for a time. My mind is very much unsettled, and a few moments of solitary thought will restore it to its wonted quietude.