human
Isn't it wonderful? I shall never forget how you spoke of destiny to me when we were by the little island. It was then, I think, that I felt it was my fate to link myself with Claude, to help him on. Do you remember what you said?
gpt
That perhaps it was designed that you should teach Mr. Heath.
human
Don't say mister--on such a day as this!
gpt
Claude, then.
human
And, Susan, I don't want to seem vain, but I have taught him, I have taught him to know and rely on himself, to believe in himself, in his genius, to dominate. He's marvellously changed. Everyone notices it. You do, of course!
gpt
There is a change. And I remember saying that perhaps it was designed that you should learn from him. Do you recollect that?
human
Oh--yes,
gpt
What excellent tea!
human
Is it? Susan!
gpt
Well?
human
I believe you are very reserved.
gpt
No, I don't think so.
human
Yes, you keep half your thoughts about things and people entirely to yourself.
gpt
I think most of us do that.
human
About me, for instance! I've been talking a great deal to you in here. And you've been listening, and thinking.
gpt
Yes. Didn't you wish me to listen?
human
I suppose I did. But you've been thinking. What have you been thinking?
gpt
That it's a long journey up the ray,
human
Ah--the ray! I remember your saying that to me long ago.
gpt
We've got a great deal to learn, I think, as well as to teach.
human
Do you mean that you think I only care to teach, that I--that I am not much of a pupil?
gpt
Perhaps that is putting it too strongly. But I believe your husband had a great deal to give.
human
Claude! Do you? But yes, of course--Susan! Charmian's voice changed, became almost sharply interrogative.
gpt
Do you mean that Claude could teach me more than I could ever teach him?
human
It is impossible for me to be sure of that.
gpt
Perhaps. But, tell me, do you think it is so?
human
I am inclined to.