human
It is a shameful impertinence, she burst out, introducing the subject herself, when he called to see her.
gpt
I would horsewhip the editor.
human
What good? he answered, cooling down at the sight of her rage.
gpt
It is true, we are to be married, and she has taught school. I can't drag her name into a row about it. Perhaps she never will see it.
human
Oh dear! dear me! what have I done? the girl cried, with an accent of contrition.
gpt
I never thought of that. I was so angry that I cut it out and put it in the letter that was to contain nothing but congratulations, and told her how perfectly outrageous I thought it. How stupid!
human
Well, it cannot be helped, Henderson said, with a little touch of sympathy for Carmen's grief.
gpt
Those who know her will think it simply malicious, and the others will not think of it a second time.
human
But I cannot forgive myself for my stupidity. I'm not sure but I'd rather you'd think me wicked than stupid, she continued, with the smile in her eyes that most men found attractive.
gpt
I confess--is that very bad?--that I feel it more for you than for her. But ( she thought she saw a shade in his face)
human
I warn you, if you are not very nice, I shall transfer my affections to her.