human
The news of Mr. Fonda's condition has greatly saddened you,
gpt
Yes. He was kind to me.
human
Why, then, did you evade his expressed wishes? I repeated.
gpt
He must surely have loved you like a father to offer you adoption.
human
I could not accept,
gpt
Why not?
human
I scarcely know. It was because of pride, perhaps.... I was his servant. He paid me well. I could not permit him to overpay my poor services.... And he has other children, and grandchildren, with whose proper claims I would not permit myself--or him--to interfere. No, it was unthinkable--however kindly meant----
gpt
That, said I impatiently,
human
Stubborn Scotch pride, I fear. For it is not in my Scottish nature to accept benefits for which I never can hope to render service in return.
gpt
Imaginary obligation!