human
This last, said Azua,
gpt
There seems to be magic in all that is made, said Aimee;
human
That which lies in men's hearts--in human passions.
gpt
In human affections; by which he thinks more in the end is done than by their passions.
human
Did you learn this from himself? asked Azua, who listened with much surprise and curiosity to this explanation from the girl by whose side he rode.
gpt
Does your father explain to you his views of men, and his purposes with regard to them?
human
There is no need, she replied.
gpt
From the books he has always read, we know what he thinks of men's minds and ways: and from what happens, we learn his purposes; for my father always fulfils his purposes.
human
And who led you to study his books, and observe his purposes?
gpt
My brother Isaac.
human
One of those who is studying at Paris? Does he make you study here, while he is being educated there?
gpt
No; he does not make me study. But I know what he is doing--I have books--Isaac and I were always companions--He learns from me what my father does--But I was going to tell you, when you began asking about my father, that this plain will not appear to you throughout so, flourishing as it does now, from the road. When we reach the Etoile estate, you will see enough of the ravages of war.
human
I have perceived some signs of desertion in a house or two that we have passed, said Azua.
gpt
But these brothers of yours--when will they return?
human
Indeed I wish I knew, sighed Aimee.
gpt
I believe that depends on the First Consul.
human
The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory. If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home.
gpt
The First Consul forgets nothing, replied Aimee.
human
He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world. He never forgets my brothers: he is very kind to them.
gpt
All that you say is true, said Vincent, who was now on the other side of Aimee.
human
Everything that you can say in praise of the First Consul is true. But yet you should go and see Paris. You do not know what Paris is--you do not know what your brothers are like in Paris--especially Isaac. He tells you, no doubt, how happy he is there?
gpt
He does; but I had rather see him here.
human
You have fine scenery here, no doubt, and a climate which you enjoy: but there! what streets and palaces--what theatres--what libraries and picture-galleries--and what society!
gpt
Is it not true, however, said Azua,
human
This is L'Etoile, said Aimee.
gpt
Of all the country houses in the island, this was, not perhaps the grandest, but the most beautiful. It is now ruined; but we hear that enough remains for Monsieur Loisir to make out the design.