human
I want you to forgive me,
gpt
For what I said just now (rapidly)--
human
Ah, that is sense!
gpt
But, said Dick, still more earnestly,
human
I will,
gpt
Well, then, the first is, have you taken a dislike to me--a new one? Don't laugh, he said, colouring;
human
I mean it. It is so possible, you know. I have led a rough life; you might easily be ashamed of the things I had to do, to make my way at first; you might easily think me less polished, less gentlemanly: if it is that, I implore you to say so.
gpt
No, it is not that; to my mind you are just the same.
human
The second question may offend you; if it does--well, it can't be helped. I think my old footing--even though you were a child then--is sufficient excuse for it. It is, then--and, indeed, you must grant me an honest answer--do you love another man?
gpt
And it is not that,
human
Then it is only, he said eagerly--
gpt
Really only that,
human
Then, added Dick, hope rekindling in his heart,
gpt
I think you had better leave well alone, said Alice; and she stepped lightly from the boat as she spoke.
human
Now I must go in. Will you come, too?
gpt
No; I must say good-bye.
human
Really? Then good-bye, Dick. Another sweet smile as she stretched out her hand.
gpt
And come as often as ever you can; you will always be welcome.
human
Ay, I will come! he muttered between his teeth;