human
Doña Orosia, I said,
gpt
I take your offer. I am young--I would be happy; and you--you would be revenged! I am not the little fool you think me: I know you too well to believe that you would aid me out of love; I laugh at your pity; but I trust your hate!
human
she said.
gpt
It is enough. We understand one another,--but I must teach thee the part, or thou wilt fail.
human
I am not so simple, señora, I can feign love--for love's sake.
gpt
Yet I would have thee set round with thorns, my sweet. The rose that is too easy plucked is not worth wearing. And do thou give only promises and never fulfil them,--I'd baulk him of every kiss he thinks to win!