human
Why did you lie to that man? he asked fiercely.
gpt
How dared you do yourself this injustice?
human
I did it for her sake, she answered.
gpt
It may be her salvation. I believe that he will marry her.
human
You would let him--knowing--all that you know?
gpt
Why not? She is my flesh and blood. She is more dear to me than anything else. Perhaps if I had watched over her more closely, things would have been different.
human
You! Why, you have been an angel to her, he exclaimed impatiently.
gpt
You know very well that she is selfish and pleasure-loving to the backbone. You have made enough sacrifices for her surely without this. Besides, you cannot tell where it will end. You have taken upon your shoulders the burden of her misdeeds. You may have to carry them further and longer than you think. Oh, it is unbearable.