human
Good-evening, Signor Giovacchino. You have come, of course, to ask whether the representations you made to me this morning have availed to induce me to waver in the purpose I announced to you,
gpt
Signor Marchese, returned Fortini,
human
The Marchese started; and the lawyer observed that the start seemed to continue and propagate itself, as it were, into a tremor, that ran through all his person, as he said, with chattering teeth:
gpt
What do you mean? Has anything happened?--anything--out of the common way, eh?--eh?--what--what is it?
human
That has happened, Signor Marchese, which makes all further consideration of the step you confided to me your intention of taking this morning unnecessary. The lady, whom you purposed to make your wife, is no more.
gpt
No more--how no more?--what--what is it you mean?