human
My dearest, I could not tell you at a time when you were leaning towards separation from me. It would have seemed like trying to tie you to me against your will, to make some claim upon you, which I would never do.
gpt
But it makes such a difference, he pursued.
human
Even if it did not affect my wishes and desires, my duty would be----
gpt
Oh, Everest, what has duty to do with passionate love like ours? Once before you thought it your duty to marry me, and I would not have it. Don't you see that I want you to be happy? That is all I care about. Do your duty to the world, to others if you like, but do not think of it where I am concerned. Let it be all passion, pleasure, desire, with me or--nothing.
human
But then there would be another to be considered, provided for, my sweet. Did you think of that?
gpt
I knew I could always make much more money than I want for myself, the child could have had the rest.
human
Are you in pain now?
gpt
Oh yes; I ache, I ache in every fibre; it is the constriction of lying so long without moving; but you must not worry about it; there will be such lots of it to bear!