human
I will please the girl I hope to marry, he said in a strained voice.
gpt
She loves the prairie, and she shall have her choice. I think you know, Beatrice, that I have long been waiting for you.
human
I'm sorry, she faltered.
gpt
You know I tried to show you--you must see it was difficult.
human
It is not your fault that I wouldn't take a hint, he answered quietly.
gpt
But you are very young; and I knew that I would never change.
human
You thought I might?
gpt
I hoped so. I was afraid that after the romantic admiration you have had from the boys, you might find me too matter-of-fact and staid. But there was a chance that you might get used to that, and I made up my mind to be patient.
human
I'm sorry, for your sake, that you waited.
gpt
It seems I haven't waited long enough, he returned with a faint smile.
human
But while you will grow more attractive for a long time yet, I have reached my prime, and inheriting the English property rather forced my hand. After all, our life here is bare and monotonous--you would have a wider circle and more scope in the Old Country.