human
Wilfrid! she said, in a low, hard voice, suddenly grasping both my hands.
gpt
Although you refused to marry me you are still my friend, are you not?
human
Your friend! Of course I am, I answered rather hoarsely.
gpt
Did I not tell you so before dinner?
human
I know you did, but--
gpt
But what--? I asked.
human
What troubles you? Why are you dressed like this?
gpt
I--I have been very foolish, she whispered.
human
I am, after all, a woman, and very weak. Ah! Wilfrid--if I only dare tell you the truth-- if I only dare?
gpt
Why not? Why not confide in me? I urged, seriously.
human
I can keep a secret, you know.
gpt
No, no, she cried.
human
How can I? No, I only beg and implore of you to help me, and not to misjudge me.
gpt
Misjudge you, why? I don't understand,
human
Ah! of course not. But to-morrow you will know everything, and--