human
I trust that I shall hear no further complaints from you, said Madame Baldimer, with a smile;
gpt
I have given you this rendezvous--the tête-à-tête for which you asked me. Do you know that that is a very great favor?
human
Do you imagine, madame, that I am not profoundly conscious of its value; do you already repent of having afforded me so very great a pleasure?
gpt
I never repent of what I have done, for I always reflect before acting; and I realize all the consequences of what I accord, of what I promise.
human
Then you give me leave to love you and to tell you so, to hope that you will share my sentiments? for all that is the natural consequence of this priceless interview which you have deigned to grant me.
gpt
Oh! gently, gently, Monsieur Albert; you go too fast. Love me, if you will; I do not forbid you--far from it; but I must be absolutely certain of your love, I must be convinced that it is too great to recoil before any obstacle--any sacrifice--before I make up my mind to yield to it.
human
Oh! madame, are you not certain of the power of your charms, of the boundless influence you exert over me? What proof must you have, in order to believe in my love? Speak, command!--I am prepared to obey.