human
You would not hear what was the actual cause of my wish for him----
gpt
No, my dear! We have made our plans.
human
There are other plans afoot these days, Mr. Jefferson.
gpt
Tut, tut! Are you my enemy, too? Oh, yes, I know there are enemies enough in wait for me and my administration on every side. Yes, I know a plan--I know of many such. But one thing also I do know, madam, and it is this--not all the enemies on this earth can alter me one iota in this undertaking on which I have sent Captain Lewis. As against that magnificent adventure there is nothing can be offered as an offset, nothing that can halt it for an instant. No reward to him or me--nay, no reward to any other human being--shall stop his advancement in that purpose which he shares with me. If he fails, I fail with him--and all my life as well!
human
You refuse, then, Mr. Jefferson? You will not reopen this case?
gpt
I refuse nothing to you gladly, my dear lady. But you have seen him--you have tested him. Did he turn back? Shall I, his friend and his chief, halt him at such a time? Now that were the worst kindness to him in the world. And I am convinced that you and I both plan only kindness for him.
human
Do not weep, Theodosia, my child, said he.
gpt
Let me kiss you, as your father or your grandfather would--one who holds you tenderly in his heart. Forgive me that I pass sentence on you both, but you must part--you must not ask him back. There now, my dear, do not weep, or you will make me weep. Let me kiss you for him--and let us all go on about our duties in the world. My dear, good-by! You must go.