human
I was so happy when you were married, said Francesca, forcing herself to speak calmly.
gpt
She seemed such a good wife for you--so young, so beautiful. And she loves you--
human
No. He shook his head energetically.
gpt
She does not love me. Do not say that, for it is not true. One does not love in that way--to-day a kiss, to-morrow a sting--to-day honey, to-morrow snake-poison. Do not say that it is love, for it is not true. The heart tells the truth, all alone in the breast. A thousand words cannot make it tell one lie. But for me--it is finished. Let us speak no more of love. Let us talk of our good friendship. It is better.
human
Eh, let us speak of it, of this friendship! It has cost tears of blood!
gpt
Everything passes, answered Reanda, laying his palette aside, and beginning to walk up and down, his hands in his pockets.
human
This also will pass, he added, as he turned.
gpt
We are men. We shall forget.
human
But not I. For I did it. Your sadness cuts my heart, because I did it. I--I alone. But for me, you would be free.
gpt
Would to Heaven! exclaimed the artist, almost under his breath.
human
But I will not have you say that it is your fault! he cried, stopping before her.
gpt
I was the fool that believed. A man of my age--oh, a serious man--to marry a child! I should have known. At first, I do not say. I was the first. She thought she had paradise in her arms. A husband! They all want it, the husband. But I, who had lived and seen, I should have known. Fool, fool! Ignorant fool!