human
Let us have an understanding, she said.
gpt
You do not desire my return to Martinhoe?
human
I do not,
gpt
And what about Cheverton House here?
human
I have nothing to do with it, he replied.
gpt
You persuaded me to allow you to take it and I have lived with you there. I never pretended, however, to be able to contribute to its upkeep. You can live there, if you choose, or wherever else you please.
human
Alone?
gpt
It would be more reputable.
human
You mean that you will not return there?
gpt
I do mean that.
human
I can make you come back to me if I choose,
gpt
The attempt would cost you a great deal of money, he told her,
human
he went on, striving to impart a note of friendliness into his tone,
gpt
I am not sentimental, she said coldly.
human
I know what I want and I am not afraid to own it. I want to be a Peeress.
gpt
In that respect I am unable to help you, he replied.
human
And in case I have not made myself sufficiently clear upon the subject, let me tell you that I deeply resent the plot by which you endeavoured to foist such an indignity upon me.
gpt
This is your last word?
human
Absolutely!
gpt
Then I demand that you set me free.
human
How on earth can I do that?
gpt
You can allow me to divorce you.
human
And spoil any chance I might have of reentering political life,
gpt
I have no further interest in your political life,
human
There is another way, he suggested.
gpt
I might divorce you.
human
That would not suit me, she admitted.
gpt
I could not be received at Court, and there are other social penalties which I am not inclined to face. In the case of a disagreement like ours, if the man realises his duty, it is he who is willing to bear the sacrifice.
human
Under some circumstances, yes, he agreed.
gpt
In our case, however, there is a certain consideration upon which I have forborne to touch--
human
Andrew, you are detestable! she exclaimed.
gpt
Let us end this conversation. You have said all that you wish to say?
human
Everything.
gpt
Please go away, then, she begged.
human
I am expecting visitors. I think that we understand each other.
gpt
I am sorry for our failure, Stella, he said.
human
Pray do not hesitate to write to me at any time if my advice or assistance can be of service.