human
What brought Claude back here when by right he should have gone straight to the city? You might have guessed it when you saw him. He paused to let her revolve the thought, and added in his own mind--
gpt
If you had disliked the idea, you'd 'a' suspected him quick enough --and was pleased. He spoke again.
human
But I didn't stop with guessing.
gpt
No, continued her companion:
human
I walked with him two evenings ago in this avenue, and right where we stand now, without his ever knowing it--then or now--he as good as told me. Yes, Josephine, he dares to love your beautiful and accomplished daughter! The thought may offend you, but--was I not right to tell you?
gpt
I'm not betraying anyone's confidence, persisted he;