human
Were ever two human beings in such a situation before!
gpt
Everything has happened before, Malipieri answered.
human
There is nothing new.
gpt
Does it hurt very much to die of starvation?
human
Not if one has plenty of water. It is thirst that drives people mad. Hunger makes one weak, that is all.
gpt
And cold, I am sure.
human
Very cold.
gpt
How long does it take to starve to death?
human
Strong men may live two or three weeks if they have water.
gpt
I should not live many days, Sabina said thoughtfully.
human
It would be awful for you to be living on here, with me lying dead.
gpt
Horrible. Do not think about it. We shall get out before morning.
human
I am afraid not, she said quietly.
gpt
I am afraid we are going to die here.
human
Not if I can help it,
gpt
No. Of course not. I know you will do everything possible, and I am sure that if you could save me by losing your life, you would. Yes. But if you cannot break through the wall, there is nothing to be done.
human
The water may go down to-morrow. It is almost sure to go down before long. Then we can get out by the way we came in.
gpt
It will not go down. I am sure it will not.
human
It is too soon to lose courage,
gpt
I am not frightened. It will not be hard to die, if it does not hurt. It will be much harder for you, because you are so strong. You will live a long time.
human
Not unless I can save you, he answered, rising.
gpt
I am going back to work. It will be time enough to talk about death when my strength is all gone.