human
What am I to understand by that?
gpt
I think that what I said explained it. Bearing in mind your and Mrs. Chisholm's influence, I've an idea that Evelyn might have yielded, if I'd strongly urged my suit; but that was not by any means what I wanted. I'd naturally prefer a wife who married me because she wished to do so. That's why, after thinking the thing over, I've decided to--withdraw.
human
You mean that after asking my consent, and seeing more of Evelyn, you have changed your mind! Can't you understand that it's an unpardonable confession--one which I never fancied a man born and brought up in your station could have brought himself to make?
gpt
It strikes me as largely a question of terms--I may not have used the right one. Now that you know how the matter stands, you can describe it in any way that sounds nicest. In regard to your other remark, I've been in a good many stations, and I must admit that until lately none of them were likely to promote much delicacy of sentiment.
human
So it seems! Chisholm was almost too hot to sneer.
gpt
But can't you realize how your action reflects upon my daughter?