human
Yet I am not indifferent to men.... And have used men gently.... And forgiven them.... Being not hard but pitiful by disposition.
gpt
You see, said she,
human
I guard it tenderly. But he went off in a passion and rebuked me bitterly for my coquetry and because I refused to flee with him to Canada.... He, being an enemy to liberty, I would not consent.... I love my country.... And better than I love any man.
gpt
He begged an elopement that night?
human
Yes.
gpt
With marriage promised, doubtless.
human
Lord, says she,
gpt
I had not thought so far.
human
Did he not promise it?
gpt
No, sir.
human
What? Nor mention it?
gpt
I did not hear him.
human
But in his courtship of a year surely he conducted honestly!
gpt
Should a man ask marriage when he asks love, Mr. Drogue?
human
If he means honestly he must speak of it.
gpt
Oh.... I did not understand.... I thought that love, offered, meant marriage also.... I thought they all meant that--save only Sir John.
human
I shall some day ask Captain Watts what he means, said she, thoughtfully.
gpt
Surely he must know I am a maiden.
human
Do you suppose such young men care!