human
And you think that I should--I should--forgive?
gpt
If you can so far conquer yourself.
human
There is not much tenderness in these lines, I must say.
gpt
One piece of advice I must give you, said Goswyn, with a coldness in his tone which he could not quite disguise.
human
If you forgive, you must have the strength of soul to forgive absolutely. If you forgive, throw those letters into the fire: Dorothea must never learn that you know anything.
gpt
Yes, Otto said, dully. Suddenly he went close to Goswyn, and, looking him full in the eye, said, between his teeth,
human
Would you forgive?
gpt
I--I never should have married Dorothea,
human
I understand, Otto said, in the same hoarse whisper.
gpt
You never would have forgiven; but it is all right for stupid Otto.
human
Do not take it so ill of me, Otto; I have no doubt I talk foolishly. I cannot decide; I am confused.
gpt
No wonder, groaned Otto.
human
The position is a novel one for you: there has never been anything like it in our family. Oh, God! he struck his forehead with his clinched fist;
gpt
I cannot believe it! I used to be jealous at times, but of no special person. Never, never could I have believed,--never!
human
Otto.
gpt
What?
human
Since you cannot bring yourself to forgive----
gpt
Since I cannot bring myself to forgive----
human
You must at least look the matter boldly in the face and decide what to do.
gpt
Decide--what--to do----
human
Are you going to procure a divorce?
gpt
Leave me, Gos! he gasped.
human
I beg you, go!