human
It is impossible.
gpt
Why?
human
You want a clinging vine, she said scornfully.
gpt
A tame woman who will look up to you as the source of all wisdom!
human
If I did would I be asking you?
gpt
You hope to tame me.
human
Never! The shoe is on the other foot. You want a husband whose neck you can tread on.
gpt
What difference does it make whose fault it is? she said wearily.
human
The fact remains we would quarrel endlessly and hatefully. It would be degrading!
gpt
People who love each other always quarrel, said Evan cheerfully.
human
There's no harm in it.
gpt
Let us quarrel--and continue to respect each other!
human
You speak about it too coldly.
gpt
Cold--I? he said.
human
You silence me when you say that! You know I am not cold!
gpt
It is better for us to part,
human
Corinna, the reason I am obliged to fight you is because you wield such a dreadful power! In reality I am terrified of you! If you married me I would have no defences at all! I would be at your mercy because I love you so!
gpt
You're always laughing at me,
human
I swear I am not! People who love do not make bargains, Corinna. All that I am or ever will be is yours. Take me and make what you can of it!
gpt
But you mustn't! she said.
human
You mustn't give in to me like that! You must oppose my temper and my wilfulness, whatever I say!
gpt
Come here, you wretch!