human
You can do anything with him, she said presently.
gpt
I wish I could.
human
He's killing himself, she resumed.
gpt
And I have to sit by and see it, and say nothing.
human
Killing himself!
gpt
With overwork. He's on the verge of a complete breakdown. And it's you, Mr. Jernington, it's all you!
human
Ach! he exclaimed.
gpt
What have I done?
human
Oh, it's not your fault. But Claude almost worships you. He thinks there is no one like you. He's afraid to lose a moment of time while you are with him. Your learning, your enthusiasm excite him till he's beside himself. He can't rest with such a worker as you in the house, and no wonder. You are an inspiration to him. Who could rest with such an influence near? What are we to do? Unless he has a complete holiday he is going to break completely down. Do watch him to-day! Notice! See for yourself!
gpt
I leave that to you,
human
Go! Go! Go! was striving to
gpt
Perhaps--
human
Yes?
gpt
Perhaps I had better take him away for a little holiday.
human
To England, you mean! Why not? There's a boat going the day after to-morrow take your passage on the _Maréchal Bugeaud_. Don't say a word to Claude. But and leave the rest to me. I know how to manage Claude. And if I get a little help from you!
gpt
I've put a note in your room. Don't say a word to him!