human
You must be in earnest, as I am, my dear, he said, very calmly and gently.
gpt
You must not play with a man's life and heart, as though they were worth nothing but play. You called me cruel, dear, a moment ago. But you are more cruel than I, for I do not hesitate.
human
I must go, she repeated, still avoiding his look.
gpt
Yes, I must go. I should die without you.
human
But to-morrow when I come, you will hesitate again, he said, still speaking very quietly.
gpt
I must be sure. You must give me some promise, something more than you have given me yet.
human
You do not believe me? she asked.
gpt
What shall I do? I--I promise! You yourself have never said that you promised.
human
Does it need that?
gpt
No, she answered, looking at him.
human
I can see it. You will do what you say. I have promised, too.
gpt
Do you doubt me?
human
Have I not reason to doubt? You change your mind easily. I do not blame you. But how am I to believe?
gpt
But I will, I will! she cried, in a low voice.
human
And still you doubt--I see it in your eyes. Have I not promised? What more can I do?
gpt
I do not know, he answered.
human
But you must make me believe you.
gpt
I say it--I promise it--I swear it! Do I not love you? Am I not giving my soul for you? Have I not given it already? What more can I do or say?
human
I do not know, he answered a second time, holding her with his eyes.
gpt
I must believe you before I go.