human
Miss Germaine, am I to understand that you refuse to marry me?
gpt
Decidedly, sir.
human
May I ask your reason for this refusal, Miss Germaine?
gpt
I recognize no right by which you are privileged to question me, Judge Lawless, but because of the respect I own one so much my senior, I will say that, first, I do not love you; second, even if I did, I would not marry one who looks upon me as so far beneath him; and third--
human
Well, Miss Germaine, and _third_,
gpt
I will answer no more such questions, Judge Lawless, she said, with proud indignation;
human
That remains to be seen, Miss Germaine. There are more ways than one of winning a lady; I have tried one, and failed; now I shall have recourse to another.
gpt
Judge Lawless, is that meant as a threat?