human
I think it was made in Heaven, Cornélie replied, in a bantering tone.
gpt
I believe there is a blessing on their marriage.
human
The blessing of his holiness,
gpt
Of course: the blessing of his holiness ... and of Heaven.
human
I thought you were not religious?
gpt
Sometimes, when I think of their marriage, I become very religious. What peace for the Princess Urania's soul when she became a Catholic! What happiness in life, to marry il caro Gilio! There is still peace and happiness left in life.
human
And you, has our religion no charm for you?
gpt
A great deal! I have a great feeling for beautiful churches and pictures. But that is an artistic conception. You will not understand it perhaps, for I don't think you are artistic, marchesa? And marriage also has charms for me, a marriage like Urania's. Couldn't you help me too some time, marchesa? Then I will spend a whole winter in your pension and--who knows?--perhaps I too shall become a Catholic. You might give Rudyard another chance, with me; and, if that didn't succeed, the two monsignori. Then I should certainly become converted.... And it would of course be lucrative.
human
Lucrative?...
gpt
If you get me an Italian title, but accompanied by money, of course it would be lucrative.
human
How do you mean?
gpt
Well, ask the old prince, marchesa, or the two monsignori.
human
What do you know about it? What are you thinking of?
gpt
I? Nothing! Cornélie answered, coolly.
human
But I have second sight. I sometimes suddenly see a thing. So keep on friendly terms with me and don't pretend again to forget an old boarder.... Is this the Princess Urania's room? You go in first, marchesa; after you....