human
I didn't come to argue, said Silas presently.
gpt
I came for information; I want to know what you intend to do. I don't ask any favours and I don't want any; I'm getting my deserts, I reckon. What I sowed that I'm reaping.
human
Ah! the lady exclaimed softly, and with an air of satisfaction.
gpt
Do you really feel so? She leaned forward a little, and there was that in her eyes that denoted something else besides satisfaction; compassion shone there. Her mood had not been a serious one up to this point, but she was serious now, and Silas could but observe how beautiful she was.
human
Do you really feel that I would be justified if I confirmed the suspicions you have expressed?
gpt
So far as I am concerned, you'd be doing exactly right, said Silas bluntly.
human
But what about Paul?
gpt
Well, what about Paul?
human
Well, for one thing, he's never done you any harm. And there's another thing, said Silas rising from his seat:
gpt
I'd be willing to have my body pulled to pieces, inch by inch, and my bones broken, piece by piece, to save that boy one single pang.
human
Paul is a very good young man,
gpt
Yes, he is! exclaimed Silas.
human
He never had a mean thought, and he has never been guilty of a mean action. But that would make no difference in my feelings. It would be all the same to me if he was a thief and a scoundrel or if he was deformed, or if he was everything that he is not. No matter what he was or might be, I would be willing to live in eternal torment if I could know that he is happy.