human
Jim, think of our child!
gpt
I do think of him, Katherine. I have never forgotten him. I was glad he was dead when, when you went away.
human
But, Jim, has the past no hold upon you? No claims?
gpt
Yes, and because it has, I dare not make any further mistakes. Listen, Katherine, I am going to tell this—this young girl, Donelle, the whole ugly, confused thing. I’m going to lay my soul, yours, too, if I can, open before her and she shall decide. She, young as she is, has a spirit that can face this tremendous situation, and she has a mighty love that can save us all. May I take you to your boarding-place, Katherine, or will you wait here? I must go to Donelle.
human
Jim, Jim, what are you thinking of? Dare you burden this child with this hideous decision?
gpt
Yes.
human
I will wait here. I’m tired and I cannot endure the long walk in this storm.