human
I have done it, he said.
gpt
No one is to blame but myself. Had I turned a deaf ear to fame, I should not now be standing on the verge of bankruptcy.
human
Is there no way to extricate yourself?
gpt
I fear not, for I owe large sums of borrowed money which must be paid. People with funds lying idle have forced their hard-earned savings upon me. With unbounded credit I can raise large sums of money, but that cancer, interest, is eating the vitals of my principal. I have much real estate--enough, in fact, if advantageously disposed of, to relieve me; but what will a forced sale return? Had I another fortune to assist, I could prevent the impending disaster, and, in time, extricate myself from my present dilemma.
human
Is there not a way to do what you mention?
gpt
There might be--but no-- he said, suddenly checking himself,
human
Be frank with us, and if there is any possible way to assist you, let us know; perhaps we can advise you.
gpt
Yes, there is one way out of this dilemma, and only one. But do not ask me now, for I cannot expect aid in that direction--no, it would be asking too much of my loved one.
human
Tell us to what you refer; if in our power to assist, the danger might be averted.
gpt
You, my daughter, can save me.
human
I can save you? How?
gpt
By becoming the wife of Walter Mannis.