human
When did you start loving me, Greg?
gpt
When you touched my arm outside the garage, and asked me if that was my car.
human
But I was in boy's clothes then.
gpt
My heart told me you were not a boy.... When did you start loving me?
human
On the way home in the cab from Bessie's when we quarreled so violently. I cried all night.
gpt
Oho! Then the way to reach your heart is by quarreling with you!
human
Oh, it wouldn't work now. I see through you too well!
gpt
I love to have you see through me! How sweet it is to have you laugh at me and love me still!
human
I like to have you love me, but I'm not sure that I like to be laughed at. Perhaps you can teach me to laugh at myself.
gpt
I don't want you any different. It's such fun to tease you, Red-head!
human
I'll bleach my hair!
gpt
You couldn't bleach your red-headed nature! ...
human
What became of the old flivver, Greg?
gpt
I brought it with me.
human
Brought it with you!
gpt
Yes, and Hickey. I intended to surprise you. Hickey had a longing to travel. He is now driving Taxi No. 1 in Santiago, and learning Spanish mornings. When the old car will no longer run we'll build a little private museum for her in our back yard. When we get old we'll go look at it together and remind each other of the brisk days of our youth.
human
We'll never grow old inside anyway....
gpt
Amy, dear, there's one thing that troubles my peace.
human
What is that?
gpt
De Socotra's money.
human
It was all left to mamma.
gpt
But I suppose it will come to you in time. How could we take it?
human
I have thought of that. We needn't take it if you will help me lie once more and for the last time.
gpt
How?
human
I have been trying to persuade mamma to buy herself a sufficient annuity and then devote all the rest to philanthropic works. She objects that she must make provision for me. But if we allow her to think that you have sufficient----
gpt
I see. I haven't a cent, you know, really, except the salary of a minor post in the diplomatic service. Aren't you afraid sometimes?
human
Never! My dearest dear! I know you will win a proper place in the world for you and me! It's fun to begin on nothing.
gpt
Oh, I do love you!
human
I love you so!