human
The wedding is put off--
gpt
You have killed her by your vanity, said the China Doll severely.
human
If you had stayed away she would have forgotten you. But you _would_ come because it pleased your conceit to hear her say she loved you, and to hear her lament because you did not love her. She has danced herself to death in her despair. Alas! Alas! My poor friend!
gpt
I really believe I loved her after all, said the Bicycle-man in a sad voice.
human
What can I say or do to make some slight amends? Tell me.
gpt
There is nothing to be said or done, said the China Doll.
human
The poor Little Dancer is dead. It is too late! Go and marry the Doll of the Red House.
gpt
I don't want to _now_, he answered.
human
Henceforward my life shall be passed mourning for the Little Dancer who broke her heart because of me. And from this time I shall ride my bicycle sitting with my back to the handle, and with my hands behind me. It will be a most absurd position, but it will serve as a punishment to remind me of the sad end to which my vanity brought my poor little sweetheart.