human
Kit, she said,
gpt
Lily, she said,
human
I told him. I told him all. Then--then--I somehow fell down those stairs leading from his room, and hurt myself awfully. My fault entirely.... I was not looking where I was going. Oh, I have felt so terribly ill since this morning, and it is only morning still, isn't it? Have they sent for the doctor?
gpt
Yes, they expect him immediately. Oh, Kit, are you not glad you told him? It was the only way. Now you have done all you can. It would be worse to bear if you had not told him. Oh, I wish--I wish I could take the pain instead of you! Hold my hand. Grip it with all your force; it will make the pain seem easier. And oh, Kit, pray to God without ceasing.
human
I can't--I can't, moaned Kit;
gpt
I never pray. I have not prayed for years.
human
Pray now, then. If you have turned your back on Him, He has never turned His back on you. The Man of Sorrows, acquainted with grief, born of a woman! Only be willing to let Him help you--that is sufficient. Think of the graciousness of that! And this is the very week of His Passion.
gpt
I can't pray, moaned Kit again;