human
Philip wanted you to have all--everything--of which his weakness had deprived you!
gpt
Oh! Yes, he said vaguely;
human
I see. Well, I can understand that. But Ruth--not even God could accomplish that miracle. In all such cases it has to be what a man himself can get out of the wreck. It has to be _other_ things. New things--or he is--damned.
gpt
You have never forgiven us,
human
Yes, I have, Ruth. When I got to a place, cleansed by suffering, where I could forgive myself--everything else was easy.
gpt
Oh! John, why could you not have trusted me with your--your brave secret?