human
I remember a man in some book, he said,
gpt
Oh, but that's a worrying idea! I should hate to think of my life doled out to me like that!
human
I'm afraid you must, he answered, with his little rough-edged laugh.
gpt
It would be very delightful to take one's life in a lump, but how are you going to have more than a moment in a moment? There are plenty of us always trying to do it. If you could find out the way----
human
How, trying?
gpt
Trying to keep the past and grasp the future, Harding replied.
human
Working and waiting for some moment which is to hold at least half a lifetime--when it comes! Oh, I quite agree with you; I should like a feast, and I am fed by spoonfuls!
gpt
I always thought it was like a heart beating, she said, swerving from the idea he had presented as if it were distasteful.
human
Now!
gpt
Talk of killing time!
human
No, Barbara answered, without turning her head.
gpt
Time's asleep--that's all--asleep and dreaming. He'll soon wake up again.