human
he said in a low voice.
gpt
Can't you think differently? I know I was the one to blame, but can't you let me--
human
That subject is at an end between us; pray do not return to it.
gpt
Well, Phillis, he said, getting up,
human
I daren't do it, if you forbid me. I don't suppose I've gone the way to work to make you believe what I want to say. Perhaps I'd better have held my tongue, as I intended. It was the seeing you with her, I suppose, and thinking that perhaps-- however, if it is as you say, and the subject must be at an end, will you give me a kiss, Phillis, before we part?
gpt
Not? said Jack, in the same slow tone.
human
Well, don't fear. Whatever I am, I won't be a bore. I understand fully all that you mean--all. It was you, remember, who promised we should always be friends--There, don't be afraid, I am going. Good-bye. God bless you, Phillis.