human
You see, she went on,
gpt
And so you're asking me--a soldier!--to run away.
human
No, to let me do it. It's so--so impossible that I can't face it.
gpt
Oh, nonsense! He spoke with kindly impatience.
human
Don't you love me? You said just now--in the dining-room--when--
gpt
Yes, I know; I did say that. But, you see--we _must_ consider it--love can't be the most important thing in the world for either you or me.
human
I understand. You mean to say it's duty. Very good. In that case, my duty is as plain as a pikestaff.
gpt
Your duty to stand by me?
human
I should be a hound if I didn't do it.
gpt
And I should feel myself a common adventuress if I were to let you.
human
Oh--I say!