human
Louis, she said,
gpt
It is not fastened, he replied;
human
Why will you do this, Mittie? cried he, impatiently.
gpt
Do go back--I am cold and weary, and want to go to bed.
human
Only tell me one thing--have you no message for me?
gpt
None.
human
When does he go away?
gpt
I don't know. But one thing I can tell you; if you value your peace and happiness, let not your heart anchor its hopes on him. Look upon all that is past as mere gallantry on his side, and the natural drawing of youth to youth on yours. Come this way, drawing her into the sitting-room, where the dying embers still communicated warmth to the apartment, and shed a dim, lurid light on their faces.
human
Though my head aches as if red-hot wires were passing through it, I must guard you at once against this folly. You know so little of the world, Mittie, you don't understand the manners of young men, especially when first released from college. There is a chivalry about them which converts every young lady into an angel, and they address them as such. Their attentions seldom admit a more serious construction. Besides--but no matter--I have said enough, I hope, to rouse the pride of your sex, and to induce you to banish Clinton from your thoughts. Good-night.
gpt
Good-night, he again repeated, but Mittie stood motionless as a statue, looking steadfastly on the glimmering embers.
human
Go up stairs, he cried, taking her cold hand, and leading her to the door,
gpt
I am frozen already, she answered, shuddering,