human
And now you have compromised me, as they would say? What does it matter Jack? We can go on always just the same as we have been doing, can we not?
gpt
No, Phil. Your guardian will not allow it. You must obey him. He says that I am to come here less frequently; that I must not do you--he is quite right, Phil--any more mischief; and that you are to have your first season in London without any ties or entanglements.
human
My guardian leaves me alone here with Agatha. It is you who have been my real guardian, Jack. I shall do what you tell me to do.
gpt
I want to do what is best for you, Phil--but--Child --he caught her by the hands, and she half fell, half knelt at his feet, and looked up in his eyes with her face full of trouble and emotion--
human
Love? But I know all about it, Jack.
gpt
No, Phil, you know nothing. It isn't the love that you bear to Agatha that I mean.
human
Is it the love I have for you, Jack?
gpt
It may be, Phil. Tell me only --he was reckless now, and spoke fast and fiercely--
human
Poor Jack!
gpt
My dear, my darling--my queen and pearl of girls--who can help loving you? And even to be with you, to have you close to me, to hold your hands in mine, that isn't enough.
human
What more--O Jack, Jack! what more?