human
Why for did you chaange so sudden?
gpt
I could tell you, but it doesn't matter. A letter in the mind looks different to one on paper; and duty often changes its appearance, too, when a man is honest with himself. To be honest with yourself is the hardest sort of honesty. I've had speech with others about this--my brother more particularly.
human
I wish to God us could have settled it without no help from outside.
gpt
As to settling it, I know nothing about that. I've settled with my own conscience--such as it is.
human
I'd come for 'Yes' or 'No.'
gpt
Now you have a definite answer.
human
An' thank you. Then what 's it to be between us, when I come back? May I ax that? Them as ban't enemies no more might grow to be friends--eh?