human
What a little pessimist you are, Dainty! Always turning your face to the darker side of life! cried her lover, somewhat impatiently; adding:
gpt
Nothing shall happen to part us, my own little love; though if your aunt and cousins had their way, we would never see each other's face again. Listen, Dainty. They have told me falsehoods about you--that you had left a lover in Richmond; that he has followed you here, and has been sending you notes to meet him in the grounds.
human
Shameful! she cried, indignantly.
gpt
How could they be so wicked!
human
And, continued her lover, crumpling the letters into a ball and throwing them into her lap,
gpt
Oh! she cried comprehensively.
human
And did you read them, dear?
gpt
Certainly not! I could not stoop so low. Besides, I had perfect confidence in you, my dearest,
human
Oh, Love, how noble you are to me! But your trust is not misplaced. I can explain all about these notes; so please read them now,