human
I was a coward a moment ago, Miss Genevieve, when you spoke of the motive which had prompted me to help David Massingale. But you knew and you said the words for me. When you love as I do you will understand that there is an ecstasy in the very madness of it that is more precious than all the joys of a gold-mounted paradise without it. I must go on as I have begun.
gpt
You will marry her?
human
There has never been any hope of that, I think; not from the very beginning. While I remained an honest man there was the insurmountable obstacle I once told you of--the honor debt my father left me. And when I became a thief and a grafter for love's sake I put myself out of the running, definitely and hopelessly.
gpt
Has she told you so?
human
Not in so many words; there was no need. There can be no fellowship between light and darkness.
gpt
What a pedestal you have built for her! she said.
human
Has it never occurred to you that she may be just a woman--like other women? Tell me, Mr. Brouillard, have you asked her to marry you?
gpt
You know very well that I haven't.
human
Then, if you value your peace of mind, don't. She would probably say 'yes' and you would be miserable forever after. Ideals are exceedingly fragile things, you know. They are made to be looked up to, not handled.
gpt
Possibly they are,