human
I am happy to tell you, Adelaide, he said,
gpt
Oh, we have already had the news, she said coldly.
human
Fool Fritz has given us a glowing account of it, and the excitement the verdict created.
gpt
Did it create excitement? he asked.
human
I was not aware of it.
gpt
I take no interest in such cases, as you are aware, she rejoined.
human
You knew the man was innocent, or you would not have defended him. It is a pity the monster is set free.
gpt
Last, but not least, said the Advocate, turning to Christian Almer, and cordially pressing his hand.
human
Welcome, and again welcome! You have come to stay?
gpt
Certainly he has: I have his promise.
human
That is well, said the Advocate.
gpt
I am glad to see you looking so bright, Christian.
human
You have not derived much benefit from your holiday, said Christian Almer, gazing at the Advocate's pale face.
gpt
Was it wise to take upon yourself the weight of so harassing a trial?
human
Do we always do what is wise?
gpt
But seldom, I should say, replied Almer.
human
I once had great faith in the power of Will; but I am beginning to believe that we are as completely slaves to independent forces as feathers in a fierce wind: driven this way or that in spite of ourselves. Not inward, but outward magnetism rules us. Perhaps the best plan is to submit without a struggle.
gpt
Of course it is, said Adelaide with a bright look,
human
What is that word, Adelaide?
gpt
Enjoy,
human
A butterfly's philosophy. What say you, Christian? Shall we follow the teaching of this Solon in petticoats?
gpt
May I join you? said Pierre Lamont, who had caused himself to be drawn to this group.
human
My infirmities make me a privileged person, and unless I thrust myself forward, I might be left to languish like a decrepit spider in a ruined web.
gpt
Ill-natured people, remarked Adelaide,
human
Fairest of dames, said Pierre Lamont,
gpt
The old school can teach the new, said Christian Almer.
human
You should open a class of gallantry, Master Lamont.
gpt
I! with my useless limbs! You mock me!
human
He will not allow me to be angry with him,