human
I should have done this a long time ago, he said,
gpt
Done what?
human
Why, render an accounting.
gpt
An accounting?
human
But dear Toni, surely you don't think me either ungrateful or dishonourable. For seven years I have accepted one benefaction after another from you.... That was a very painful situation for me, dear child, and I scarcely believe that the circumstances, had they been known, would ever have been countenanced by a court of honour.
gpt
Ah, yes, she said slowly.
human
I confess I never thought of _that_ consideration....
gpt
But I did all the more, for that very reason. And only the consciousness that I would some day be able to pay you the last penny of my debt sustained me in my consciousness as a decent fellow.
human
Ah, well, if that's the case, go ahead!