human
Doctor, she said,
gpt
Why, my dear little girl-- he began, looking into the earnest gray eyes. He did not finish as he had intended.
human
I thank you, he said.
gpt
If I need anything, you shall get it for me. And you shall wait upon your mother to your heart's content. But I can't tell how much waiting upon she will need until I have seen her.
human
Thank you! Sally cried softly.
gpt
I'm glad. I'll take you to mother. They started towards the house together.
human
Oh, I forgot, she added, turning toward him.
gpt
I'm Sally Ladue.
human
I gathered as much, he replied,
gpt
I don't think that father is,
human
Why, that would be very strange. By the way, where is your father? In town, at the college?
gpt
I think he is in town,
human
Of course, he must have classes. The doctor had noted that fiery flush and had drawn his inference.
gpt
One would think, he continued, more to himself than to Sally,
human
It was none of his business, he reflected, and he could not see, for the life of him, how--
gpt
Which is your mother's room, Sally?
human
Oh, I'll take you up.
gpt
Now, Sally, he said cheerfully,
human
I'll try not to.
gpt
I'm c--crying bec--cause I'm g--glad. Then her sobs stopped suddenly and she looked up at the doctor; but the tears rolled down her cheeks.
human
Mother can't hear me?
gpt
No, you blessed child. You come with me, Sally, and cry as much as you like. It'll do you good. And I'll stay until you get through.