human
And though he has such a beautiful shiny hat he is horribly awkward. He nearly knocked me down and fell on me, by way of embracing me.
gpt
To be knocked down and trampled on by a beast like that! There are circumstances in which a girl must protect herself, when other circumstances have brought her into danger. In those days--yesterday, that is, or a week ago--I was a poor singing girl. I was at every man's disposal, and had to look after myself. There are so many white bears about, ready to eat you, if you do not look after yourself. He tried to eat me, and he was wounded. You do not blame me, Frank.
human
No, indeed; not for that.
gpt
What do you blame me for?
human
I cannot think you right, he answered with almost majestic sternness,
gpt
You blame me for that.
human
What would you have had me do?
gpt
Marry a man when you love him, but not when you don't.
human
Oh, Frank! I couldn't. How was I to marry a man when I loved him,--I who had been so treated? But, sir, she said, remembering herself,
gpt
But why did you accept him?
human
Oh, Frank! do not be too hard. How am I to tell you--you, of all men, what my reasons were? I was alone in the world; alone with such dangers before me as that which Mr. Moss brought with him. And then my profession had become a reality, and this lord would assist me. Do all the girls refuse the lords who come and ask them?
gpt
But I should have done so, she continued after a pause.
human
I recognise it now; and let there be an end of it. There is a something which does make a woman unfit for matrimony. And the tears coursed themselves down her wan cheeks.
gpt
Now it has all been said that need be said, and let there be an end of it. I have talked too much about myself. What has brought you to London?
human
Just a young woman,