human
I wish, as you go back, you would stop at the stable and see whether they have mistreated him in any way. He takes things so hard when they don't go to suit him,
gpt
Give your orders to a servant. A moment of awkward silence followed. She did not recognize that voice as his or such rude, unreasonable words.
human
I suppose you want to know why I broke my engagement with you, she said, turning toward him aggrievedly and as though the subject could no longer be waived.
gpt
But I don't think you ought to ask for the reason. You ought to accept it without knowing it.
human
I do accept it. I had never meant to ask.
gpt
I am disappointed,
human
And you really don't care to know why I broke my engagement?
gpt
Not unless you should wish to tell me.
human
But you should wish to know, whether I tell you or not. Suppose it were not a good reason?
gpt
I hadn't supposed you'd give me a poor one.
human
At least, it's serious, Kitty.
gpt
I had never doubted it.
human
It might be amusing to you.
gpt
It could hardly be both.
human
Yes; it is both. It is serious and it is amusing.
gpt
And you really don't wish to know? He sat silent and still.
human
Then, I'll tell you: I lost the only reason I had for going,