human
Yes, Jeff, he said, turning away slowly, with a sigh, and limping back to his couch,
gpt
Now, Nic, said I,
human
But I don't talk nonsense, he exclaimed, flushing with sudden energy,
gpt
I mean what I say. Do you suppose I can calmly allow that dear girl to sacrifice herself to a mere wreck, that cannot hope to be long a cumberer of the ground?
human
And do you suppose, I retorted, with vehemence,
gpt
Then, said Nicholas, with a laugh,
human
I suppose I must give in.
gpt
Yes, my boy, you had better. If you don't, just think what will be the consequences. First of all, you will die sooner than there is any occasion for; then Bella will pine, mope, get into bad health, and gradually fade away. That will break down my mother, whose susceptible spirit could not withstand the shock. Of course, after that my own health would give way, and the hopes of a dear little--well, that is to say, ruination and widespread misery would be the result of your unnatural and useless obstinacy.
human
To save you all from that, said Nicholas,
gpt
and rest a while until the benign influences of spring should enable them to recommence the