human
All you need is to believe in yourself a little more, she said earnestly and prettily.
gpt
Why don't you undertake something instead of drifting? Some of the people you go with are not especially good for you--do you think so?
human
Good for me? he laughed bitterly.
gpt
Who cares if I go to the dogs? They'd rather like me to; it would keep them company! And I don't know that I care much myself!
human
You mustn't hold yourself so low, she told him vehemently.
gpt
You mustn't! There are a great many people who believe in you. For their sake you should try. If you would only be just a little bit serious--in regard to yourself, I mean. A gay life is all very well----
human
Gay? he interrupted, then caught himself.
gpt
Yes, I suppose I do seem gay--God knows I try not to cry out--but, really, sometimes I'm near to ending it all----
human
Oh, no! no! she expostulated vehemently. (
gpt
Egad, she's stunning when she's aroused! thought Sansome.)
human
You mustn't talk like that! It isn't fair to yourself; it isn't fair to your manhood! Oh, how you do need some one to pull you up! If I could only help!
gpt
You have helped; you are helping, he murmured.
human
I suppose I have been weak and a coward, I will try.
gpt
That's right. I am so glad, she said, glowing with sweetness and a desire to aid.
human
Now you must turn over a new leaf, she hesitated.
gpt
Every way, I mean,
human
I know I drink more than I ought,
gpt
Don't you suppose you could do without?
human
Will you help me? He turned on her quickly; then, his delicate instincts perceiving a faint, instinctive recoil at his advance, he added:
gpt
Just let me come here occasionally, into this quiet atmosphere, when it gets too hard and I can see no light; just to get your help, the strength I shall need to tide me over.