human
Very shy and retiring, he replied.
gpt
I think that was the first link in our friendship: we both disliked society, and finally made an agreement with each other to decline all invitations and give up visiting. We found that everything of the kind interfered materially with advancement in our studies. But your father had already met your mother several times when we made this agreement. Their tastes were very similar, and her quiet, tranquil manner was extremely pleasant to him,--for, as you know, he was somewhat nervous and excitable,--so he claimed an exception in her favor; and, after two years of most pleasing intellectual companionship, they were married. It was a rarely complete and happy union.
human
And I suppose, said Rosamond, with a curious touch of resentment in her voice,
gpt
My dear, said the professor, looking very much startled and shocked,
human
Oh, what have I said? she cried.
gpt
He was all goodness, all love to me, and I have dared to find fault with him! Oh, what a base, wicked girl I am!
human
I had something to tell you to-night, dear child, said the professor, when she was quiet again:
gpt
Let me first say what is upon my mind, and then you shall have your turn. I wished to tell you that I think we--I--have made a mistake. I am too confirmed an old bachelor to fall into home ways and make a good husband. I shall always love you as a dear young daughter, I shall ask you to let me take in every way your father's place, but I think, if you will let me off, that we will not have that wedding on the 30th of June, my little girl.