human
You needn't be afraid,
gpt
What _do_ you mean to do, then?
human
What does a man do in such a case? he said--to himself rather than to her, it might have seemed.
gpt
I shall go away, he said at length.
human
I shall clear out. He brought his hands down upon the arms of his chair heavily--not in wrath, but as if surrendering all hope of seeing clearly.
gpt
Though it isn't a very simple thing to do, he added slowly.
human
You see, you're a part of me. At least, that's what I've come to feel. And how can a man go away from himself? How can a part of a man go away and leave the other part? He lifted his fists and smote his breast until his whole body shook. And then he leaned forward, his elbows on the arms of his chair, his hands clasped before him. He was staring into vacancy. He aroused himself after a time.
gpt
Of course, I'll have to go, he said. He seemed to have become clear on that one point. And then he flung himself back in his chair and thrust his arms out before him.
human
What were you driving at, Sylvia?
gpt
Driving at...?
human
I hadn't done you any harm. Why did you marry me, if you didn't love me?
gpt
I do love you!
human
Ah, you mean--you did?
gpt
I mean I do!
human
We'll not talk about it, then,
gpt
I do love you, she repeated. She arose and took a step toward him, though her limbs were trembling so that they seemed unable to sustain her weight.
human
Harboro! she called as he laid his hand on the door.
gpt
Harboro! I want you to listen to me.
human
If you'd try to understand, she pleaded.
gpt
I'm not going to ask you to stay. I only want you to understand.