human
I am safe--very safe! he said.
gpt
After reading such a letter as that, written to another woman, you are not likely to bestow much regard upon the writer, try as he may!
human
You are overacting, she said, coldly.
gpt
It is not in your part to pretend to care so soon. It was to be built up gradually.
human
Lorenzo understands me, he said, recovering himself.
gpt
Shall I go on?
human
I think I must go now, she answered, declining a seat;
gpt
In a moment. Let me finish, now that I have begun. I had thought of returning to America; indeed, Beatrice had advised it; she thought I was becoming expatriated. But I gave it up and remained in Italy because I did not wish to appear too much her slave (women do not like men who obey them too well, you know). After this effort I was consistent enough to follow her to England. I found her in--Devonshire, lovelier than ever; and I was again fascinated; I was even ready to accept beforehand all the rules and embargo of the strictest respect to the memory of Mr. Lovell.
human
I was much in love with her. She allowed me no encouragement. But I did not give up a sort of vague hope I had until this recent change. Then, of course, I knew that it was all over for me.
gpt
I am sorry for you,
human
Of course I have counted upon that--upon your sympathy. I knew that you would understand.
gpt
Spare me the quotation, 'A fellow-feeling,' and so forth, she said, moving towards the door.
human
I am going; I feel as though we had already desecrated too long this sacred place.
gpt
It is no desecration. The highest heights of art, as well as of life, belong to love,
human
Don't you always think of them lying down below? she said.
gpt
Giovanni in his armor, and Leonore of Toledo in her golden hair?
human
Since when have you become so historical? They were a wicked race.
gpt
And since when have you become so virtuous? she answered.
human
They were at least successful.