human
What is Clive's exact position?
gpt
You had better not ask for particulars, for they can only give you pain.
human
I can bear pain.
gpt
Yes, he said, glancing at her hand,
human
You threaten us with shadows,
gpt
Oh, Bice, he said--and his voice became yet softer and more slow--
human
You have been our very good friend, I know, Oliver, she said, looking at him gratefully,
gpt
Absolutely. I am obliged to use the greatest caution.
human
Out here, how would it be possible for us to interfere with any plans?
gpt
Excuse me; if there were no other way, I should feel by no means certain what you and Kitty might not write to Clive. No. Complete ignorance is the safest state of things for you; for of one thing I am sure, nature never intended either of you for a conspirator.