human
But do you really take him so seriously?
gpt
Who?--Caracciolo?
human
Of course--Caracciolo.
gpt
I take every man seriously, who deserves it; and he does, I assure you.
human
I don't want to contradict you, she said, softly;
gpt
Have you really an opinion on the subject?
human
Yes, indeed, I have an opinion.
gpt
And why?
human
Why, because----
gpt
The opinions of young girls don't count, my dear. You are very intelligent; there's no doubt of that. But you know absolutely nothing.
human
But, after all, she exclaimed,
gpt
Certainly.
human
That he has a heart?
gpt
Certainly,
human
That he is sympathetic?
gpt
Certainly,
human
Well, well, she said, disconcerted.
gpt
I find him arid in mind, hard of heart, and often absurd in his manners. No one will ever convince me of the contrary. He's a doll, not a man. Such a creature a man! It doesn't require much knowledge to see through _him_!
human
It is quite unnecessary to discuss it, my dear, said Cesare Dias, icily.
gpt
We won't discuss it farther. I'm not anxious to convince you, and it doesn't matter. Think what you like of anybody. It's not my affair to correct your fancies. I have unlimited indulgence still at your disposal for your extravagances; but there's one thing I can't tolerate--ingratitude. Do you understand--I hate ingratitude?
human
But what do you mean?
gpt
Nothing more. Good night.