human
It is the duty of you parsons to pry into the secrets of souls, I suppose, she said, leaning her elbow on the chair arm, and her chin on her hand.
gpt
But what interest can you have in my soul--if I have one?
human
I, as other servants of the Master, interest myself in all souls.
gpt
That you may save them?
human
Only Christ can do that.
gpt
I may deny His power to do so--I may deny Him.
human
And so fall as Peter fell, said Lionel, sadly.
gpt
Yet he repented with bitter weeping.
human
I am not a tearful woman, she retorted, and turned to look into the fire. She did not wish to meet his eyes when she spoke the ensuing acknowledgment.
gpt
You are a good man, Lionel, and--and--you may be able to help me.
human
I hope so; but I can only point the way to a better Helper, and One more powerful.
gpt
I was frightened a few minutes before you entered,
human
By what?
gpt
That is the question you must answer. By something which made me see what a horrid nature I have.
human
The Unseen presses closely around us, he remarked at length,
gpt
It was the sin itself rather than its consequence which frightened me,
human
What is that you say about sin?
gpt
Nothing--oh, nothing, she said hurriedly;
human
Dead Sea Fruit, replied Kaimes, earnestly;
gpt
Perhaps, she said sceptically;
human
I have no wish to. Satan always supplies us with rose-coloured spectacles, through which to contemplate his works.
gpt
I wish you would not talk nonsense, she snapped;
human
And in a possible hell also, I suppose you would say.
gpt
Oh, she said carelessly,
human
And the Inquisition of the middle ages denied that the earth went round the sun, said Kaimes, grimly;
gpt
Clever, but not convincing. What is the use of talking nursery theology and cheap science to me? What can you say that is likely to do me good?
human
The patient must be frank with his physician,
gpt
Oh, we always tell the exact truth to doctor and lawyer, said Lady Jim, scornfully,
human
Those who are convinced of sin.
gpt
In that case I may as well hold my tongue. I am not convinced of anything, not even if I ought to make you my father confessor.
human
I cannot compel your confidence. On the other hand, I cannot help you unless----
gpt
Unless! Quite so. Let me think,