human
I was fully prepared for something like that, Jessie—if I may call you that?
gpt
Well then, don’t you think it would be better for me to defer any answer at present?
human
I don’t think so, my dear—and yet—— After some hesitation he added,
gpt
How can I venture to tell you all that is on my mind? and yet I feel it would not be fair on my part to win, perhaps, your consent to my suit, without first placing you in full possession of the facts in my past life, which may seriously affect your decision.
human
But if the opinion I have been led to form of you be a correct one, it cannot be anything of which you need be ashamed or afraid to tell me.
gpt
Ah, Jessie! he exclaimed in mournful tones,
human
I am afraid you have estimated me too highly.
gpt
Tell me, then,