human
If I told you the truth, Wilfrid, you'd be horribly annoyed,
gpt
No. What is it?
human
Well--only--only that I wish you were my real husband, she answered frankly.
gpt
If you were, then I should fear nothing. But it cannot be--I know that.
human
What do you fear, Tibbie? I asked, very seriously.
gpt
Tell me--do tell me.
human
I--I can't--I can't now, was her nervous response in a harder voice, turning her gaze away from mine.
gpt
If I did, you would withdraw your help--you would not dare to risk your own reputation and mine, as you are now doing, just because we are old boy-and-girl friends.