human
Now, what in the name of Diana and all her nymphs is coming? mentally exclaimed Pet, as she watched in surprise his embarrassment.
gpt
The cool, self-possessed, dignified Mr. Rozzel Garnet blushing like a boiled lobster before poor little Pet Lawless! Snakes and sarpints, and varmints generally, the world's coming to an end--that's certain!
human
Mr. Garnet, I desired you to fire away, which translated from the original Greek, means go ahead, and say whatever you want to. No need to be bashful about it seeing it's only me.
gpt
Perhaps, Miss Petronilla, what I am about to say may be unexpected, but it can hardly take you by surprise. The change in my manner toward you for the last few months must have prepared you for it.
human
It's no gunpowder-plot, or hanging matter, now, is it? she began.
gpt
For though I wouldn't mind setting the Chesapeake on fire, or blowing up the Alleghanies, I've an immense respect for the laws of my country, Mr. Garnet, and would not like to undermine the Constitution, or anything of that sort. Any common matter, though, from riding a steeple-chase to fighting a duel, and I'm yours to command.
human
Miss Lawless, may I beg of you to be serious for a few moments--this is no jesting matter,
gpt
Well, my goodness! ain't I serious? I'll leave it to the company, generally, if I'm not as solemn as a hearse. If you'd only condescend to look at me instead of watching the flowers in the carpet, you would see my face is half a yard long.
human
Then, Miss Lawless, to come to the matter at once--for I know you do not like long prefaces--I love you, I worship you, Petronilla! Petronilla, dearer then life! may I hope one day to possess this dear hand?