human
And it is you who venture to bring such scandalous accusations--you, whose conduct in Florence was so unworthy the name of gentleman that if Mr Thornton, with his high and honourable character, was acquainted with it, he would not, I believe, tolerate you in his house! I repudiate your charge. It is false. If my cousins mistook my warnings, it is not my fault. The word you have used never passed my lips--
gpt
It could not. But you implied it.
human
Implied!
gpt
Yes. To women who were terrified at shadows--and no wonder. What did they know about possibilities or proofs?
human
Until you enlightened them, said Oliver with a sneer.
gpt
Pray, Mr Ibbetson, do you habitually indulge in romances of this description?
human
I have said my say, and there's an end of it I suppose, he said, turning to the fire, and pushing a log with his foot. He went on speaking with his back turned to Trent.
gpt
I intended to let you know my opinion, and have done so; as for the others who are mixed up in the matter, they can form their own as they please.
human
I have something of my own for you to listen to, though, Trent answered, recovering his coolness.
gpt
Your opinions are of too small importance for me to treat this impertinence as it perhaps deserves. Probably it arises from pique, and I may afford to pity it. But if we come to opinions I can give you my own hot and strong. I should like to hear what any honourable man would say of a gentleman who, engaged to one lady, not only flung away her affections, but deliberately insulted her by trying to gain those of another who was already pledged. Eh, Mr Ibbetson? Is this cock-and-bull story your last hope?