human
Is it the one, mamma, whom we saw at Emmerton?
gpt
Yes, replied Mrs Saville, who had overheard the question;
human
she continued, turning to Mrs Herbert,
gpt
How far off is their parish?
human
About ten miles; it is impossible to think of their being moved now; for the poor woman can scarcely live more than a few days longer; yet the eldest girl seems to have no notion of her danger, and I dread the consequences of telling her, she is so fond of her mother.
gpt
I should like to go to the cottage, if it is near, said Mrs Herbert;
human
It will be very easy, if you desire it, replied Mrs Saville;
gpt
May I go too?
human
You may, my dear, if you are willing to assist in helping these poor people; I mean by working for them, or doing anything else which may be in your power; but it never does any one good to go and see people who are suffering, merely from curiosity.
gpt
I think, mamma, said Amy,
human
I should be very willing to do something for them, if you would tell me what it should be.
gpt
We must see them before we are able to decide, replied Mrs Herbert;