human
I was very foolish, said the erstwhile prima donna.
gpt
I might have known that when one is unlucky one may become still more unlucky. The superlative of bad luck has been my portion. But I did so wish to win. I wanted to bring back enough gold to send you all to America.
human
But what was to become of you?
gpt
I? She paused with indecision. The question was not expected.
human
Oh, Italy is my home. I shall find a way somehow. Put me out of your thoughts entirely. But I am sorry to bring you this bitter disappointment, for it must be bitter. You have all been so good and patient in your misfortune.
gpt
Forget it, said O'Mally.
human
Sure, we're no worse off than we were before. And here we've had a whole week of hope and fine air-castles. I've seen 'em tumble down so often that I've a shell like a turtle's now. Forget it.
gpt
But there is one thing I wish to understand thoroughly,
human
And that?