human
Dick, said he, very kindly,
gpt
I thought I would wait till I saw you alone to congratulate you most heartily on having made your way so splendidly. Nay, don't interrupt me; your way in the world is already made, and nobly made. I think you showed your sense--and more--in stopping short, and coming home to follow up the career you love. That was the intention expressed in your letter, I think?
human
Yes, sir. And that letter?
gpt
I liked it, said the Colonel simply;
human
I am; indeed I am,
gpt
Then take your chance! said Colonel Bristo.
human
I cannot say more; I don't understand women; I find it bitter to say this much, I that am to lose her. But you deserve her; come here as often as you will; you will be very welcome. And if you both wish now--both, mind!--what you both wished then, when for obvious reasons I could not hear of it----
gpt
You were right enough, sir,
human
Then, continued the Colonel,
gpt
I frankly tell you, I shall like it. That's all; good-night!