human
But--but I don't see what's to be done, he said,
gpt
Mademoiselle DeLisle's father, my colonel, ordered me to take her to Sidi-bel-Abbés.
human
Not ordered; asked!
gpt
All the blame is mine, Stanton assured him with a warm friendliness of manner.
human
My shoulders are broad enough to bear it. And you know, St. George, your colonel and I are old friends. If he were here he'd give his consent, I think, after he'd got over his first surprise. I believe as his proxy you'll do the same, when you've taken a little time to reflect.
gpt
Why, of course he will! cried Sanda, sweet and repentant.
human
He knows that this is my one chance of happiness in life. Everything looked so gray in the future. I was going to Sidi-bel-Abbés to be with strangers till my father came. And even at best, though he loves me, I am a burden and a worry to him. Then, suddenly, comes this glorious joy! My Knight, my one Sir Knight, wants me, and cares! If I knew I were going straight to death, I'd go just the same, and just as joyously.
gpt
We both realized what was in our hearts, and what must happen, when she looked out between her curtains like the Blessed Damozel, and I took her out of her bassourah and held her in my arms. That settled our fate,