human
I do not think I shall ever marry,
gpt
Why not? she asked quickly.
human
I have heard you say that you might, some day.
gpt
Some day, some day--and then, all at once, the 'some day' is past, and is not any more in the future. Why should I marry? I am well enough as I am; there would only be unhappiness.
human
Do you think that every one who marries must be unhappy? she asked.
gpt
You are cynical. I did not know it.
human
No. I am not cynical. I say it only of myself. There are many reasons. I could not marry such a woman as I should wish to have for my wife. You must surely understand that. It is very easy to understand.
gpt
What is the use of hurting your eyes? she asked.
human
It is late, and the light is bad. Besides, I am not so sure that I understand what you mean, though you say that it is so easy. We have never talked about it much.