human
If within thirty days action is not taken in Washington for the annexation of Texas, Texas will never in the history of the world be one of the United States. Moreover, if the United States shall lose Texas, also they lose Oregon, and all of Oregon. Carry this news--I am persuaded that it will be welcome--to that gentleman whose ear I know you have; and believe me always, my dear Madam, with respect and admiration, yours, for the State of Texas, Van Zandt.
gpt
They are traitors! I exclaimed.
human
But there must be action--something must be done at once. I must not wait; I must go! I must take this, at least, to Mr. Calhoun.
gpt
Good! she said.
human
You are a man, after all. You may yet grow brain.
gpt
Have I been fair with you thus far?
human
More than fair. I could not have asked this of you. In an hour I have learned the news of years. But will you not also tell me what is the news from Château Ramezay? Then, indeed, I could go home feeling I had done very much for my chief.
gpt
Monsieur, I can not do so. You will not tell me that other news.
human
Of what?
gpt
Of your nuptials!
human
Madam, I can not do so. But for you, much as I owe you, I would like to wring your neck. I would like to take your arms in my hands and crush them, until--
gpt
Until what?
human
Until you told me about Oregon!
gpt
Ah, God! how I hate you both! she said;