human
I suppose you've given him no really serious cause for complaint?
gpt
You mean----?
human
Well, I mean, anybody else--er--making friction?
gpt
Hobart, you know that's not my way! I haven't a man-friend, except you, and my cousin, Stephen Aikenhead--and I very seldom see either of you. And Stephen's married, and you're engaged. That's a ridiculous idea, Hobart.
human
We lawyers have to suspect everybody, he reminded her with a smile,
gpt
That's just as ridiculous. I could be wicked enough to wish he had. Let somebody else have a try at it!
human
Can't you--somehow--get back to what made you like him at first? Do you understand what I mean?
gpt
Yes, I do--and I've tried. Her eyes looked bewildered, even frightened.
human
But, Hobart, I can't realize what it was. Unless it was just his looks--he is very handsome, you know.
gpt
He stands well at the Bar. He's getting on fast, he's very straight, and I don't think he's unpopular, from what I hear.
human
A lot of people will say it's my fault? That I'm unreasonable, and all in the wrong?
gpt
You'd have to reckon with a good deal of that.
human
I don't care what people say.
gpt
Are you sure of that? he asked quietly.
human
It's a pretty big claim to make for oneself, either for good or for evil.
gpt
It's only his friends, after all. Because I've got none. Well, I've got you. She came and stood by him.
human
You're against me, though, aren't you?
gpt
I admit I think a wife--or a husband--ought to stand a lot.
human
It's not as if my baby had lived. I might have gone on trying then. It wouldn't have been just undiluted Cyril.
gpt
That makes some difference, I agree. Still, in the general interest of things----
human
I must be tortured all my life?