human
I have not thought of his fortune. I have not thought of marrying him, mamma. I think you are very cruel to me. You say things so hard, that I cannot bear them.
gpt
Why will you not marry your cousin?
human
I am not good enough for him.
gpt
Nonsense!
human
Very well; you say so. But that is what I think. He is so much above me, that, though I do love him, I cannot think of him in that way. And I have told you that I do love some one else. I have no secret from you now. Good night, mamma, she said, coming up to her mother and kissing her.
gpt
Do be kind to me; and pray,--pray,--do believe me.