human
You told me, Tibbie, that if I pretended to be your husband that I might save you,
gpt
And so you may, providing Ellice Winsloe does not discover me. If he does--then all is useless--quite useless. I shall have compromised myself and placed you in an invidious position, all to no purpose.
human
But by discretion--by my remaining away from you, and only coming here by stealth when I know that Winsloe is not watchful, I may still remain your husband in the eyes of these people.
gpt
Yes, yes, Wilfrid, she said eagerly, placing her nervous hand upon my shoulder and looking deeply into my eyes.
human
That is the only way. I must live here alone--in hiding. They must not find me. Let us have patience--patience always--and we may foil that man's evil intentions. Ah! If you knew everything you would pity me. But you do not. You believe that I hold some guilty secret. Yes, she added hoarsely,
gpt
Then she hesitated, still looking me straight in the face.
human
But you have forgiven me, she went on with a sigh.
gpt
I thought that you loved me still--yes--I was very foolish. All women are so sometimes--all women who are terrified and unhappy, as I am!