human
Need I say that I never intended there should be any doubt about the matter? I meant to explain it all to you long ago, only there never seemed to be any suitable opportunity.
gpt
I started to tell you all about it once, at the time, but you know, he said, with a little nervous laugh,
human
I shall always regret, continued West, laboriously,
gpt
he said, with a quick change of voice.
human
I don't understand you.
gpt
Was I looking at you in any particular way?
human
You looked as mournful, said West, with that same little laugh,
gpt
No, not my last one,
human
Well, don't look so sad about it, he said, in a voice of affectionate raillery.
gpt
I am quite unhappy enough over it without--
human
I'm afraid I can't help you to feel happier--not to-night. If I look sad, you see, it is because I feel that way.
gpt
Sad? he echoed, bewildered.
human
Why should you be sad now--when it is all going to be straightened out--when--
gpt
Well, don't you think it's pretty sad--the part that can't ever be straightened out?