human
I have been waiting for you, Sir Max, she said.
gpt
You are late. I feared you would not come. I have waited surely an hour, though I am loath to confess it lest you think me a too willing maiden.
human
It would be hard, Fräulein, for me to think you too willing--you are but gracious and kind, and I thank you, answered Max.
gpt
But you have not waited an hour. Darkness has fallen barely a quarter of that time.
human
I was watching long before dark on the battlements, and--
gpt
On the battlements, Fräulein?
human
I mean from--from the window battlements in uncle's house. I've been out here under the trees since nightfall, and that seems to have been at least an hour ago. Don't you understand, Sir Max? she continued, laughing softly and speaking as if in jest;