human
That's only right, only fair. It will be worth winning, too--better worth winning than all your father's gold and silver ten times over. I can tell him that much anyway.
gpt
And you, my child, you'll try to love him in return--promise you will.
human
Promise me,
gpt
That's right. That alone will make him a better man. He may be all that people say, but who can measure the miraculous influence of a good woman?
human
I must go downstairs now and speak to your husband. But he'll agree. Why shouldn't he? I know he's afraid of a public scandal, and if he attempts to refuse I'll tell him that. . . . But no, that will be quite unnecessary. Good-bye, my child! If I don't come back you'll know that everything has been settled satisfactorily. You'll be happy yet. I'm sure you will. Ah, what did I say about the mysterious power of that solemn and sacred sacrament? Good-bye!