human
Why is that string made of hair?
gpt
Only a fancy,
human
Though you would not remove it at my wish this afternoon, Angelo; I know you will not refuse to play on it for me now.
gpt
Mildred! Mildred! Stop! do not ask it!
human
You refuse after I have come repentant, and confessing my doubts and fears? Uncle Sanders said you would not play upon it for me; he told me it was wrapped with a woman's hair, the hair of the woman you love.
gpt
I swear to you, Mildred, that I love but you!
human
Love me? Bah! And another woman's tresses sacred to you? Another woman's pledge sacred to you? I asked you to remove the string; you refused. I ask you now to play upon it; you refuse,
gpt
I will watch to-night when you play, she flashed.
human
If you do not use that string we part forever.
gpt
And if I do play upon it?
human
I am yours forever--yours through life--through eternity,