human
You really must be careful of yourself, said Campbell, at last.
gpt
You carry no charmed life.
human
My dear sir, I am the most cautious and selfish man in the town. I am living by rule; I have got--and what greater pleasure?--a good stand-up fight with an old enemy; and be sure I shall keep myself in condition for it. I have written off for help to the Board of Health, and I shall not be shoved against the ropes till the Government man comes down.
gpt
And then?
human
I shall go to bed and sleep for a month. Never mind me; but mind yourself: and mind that curate; he's a noble brick;--if all parsons in England were like him, I'd--What's here now?
gpt
Oh, Mr. Thurnall! Miss Tardrew! Miss Tardrew!
human
Screaming will only make you ill, too, Miss. Where is Miss Tardrew?
gpt
In the surgery,--and my mother!
human
I expected this, said Tom.
gpt
The old man will go next.