human
I started the minute I had the telegram, Max said, wanting to make sure that she realized his love, his frantic haste to reach her.
gpt
It has seemed a hundred years! Darling, if I could bear this for you. If----
human
Please, don't, the little whining voice under the veil fretfully cut him short.
gpt
I can't see very well. Has the doctor gone out?
human
Yes, dearest. We're alone.
gpt
I'm glad. There isn't much time, and I've got a story to tell you. I ought to call it a confession.
human
A confession from you to me! he cried out, horrified.
gpt
Never! Darling One, whatever it is I don't want to hear it--I don't need to hear it, I know---- Rest. Be at peace. Just let us love each other.
human
You don't know what you are talking about. The veiled voice grew shrill.
gpt
You only do harm trying to stop me. You'll kill me if you do.
human
Forgive me, dear. Max controlled himself again.
gpt
I'll not say another word. I----
human
Then don't--don't! I want to go on--to the end. I'd rather you sat down. I can see you standing there. It's like a black shadow between me and the light, accusing--no, don't speak! It needn't accuse. You wouldn't have had the life you've had, if--but I mustn't begin like that. Where are you now? Are you near enough to hear all I say? I can't raise my voice.
gpt
I'm sitting down, close by the bed. I can hear the least whisper,