human
I'm old enough to be Nora's father, and at my time of life I'm not likely to make a fool of myself even for Nora.
gpt
Hm! snorted mama,
human
Nora is seventeen.
gpt
I don't see how it can hurt her to have me for a friend, do you? As far as that goes, even if she does imagine herself in love with me, a closer acquaintance might lead to a complete cure and disillusionment, a consummation, I presume, much to be desired.
human
Wait a bit, Nora. We'd better get this matter settled once and for all, he said.
gpt
Either I am to come here, with the understanding and consent of these ladies, whenever I choose and without interference of any sort, or I will not come at all.
human
Then I won't stay, either, I cried.
gpt
Margaret, _you_ know that if he never comes to see me again, I'll jump into Lake Michigan.
human
Of course you can come and go as you please. The rooms are yours, and I shouldn't presume to dictate to you. And then she said to mama:
gpt
Amy, you've had too much wine. Let it alone.