human
Yes, it is true; Betty has lost something, and if she doesn't find it she will--the doctor, the great London doctor, says that she will--die.
gpt
Sibyl, she said,
human
Oh, I don't know, Fanny!
gpt
Well, I want you, said Fanny. Then she added in a low tone,
human
Don't forget Brighton and Aunt Amelia, and the excellent time you will have, and the positive certainty that before a year is up you will be a Speciality. Don't lose all these things for the sake of a little sentiment. Understand, too, that doctors are often wrong about people. It is ridiculous to suppose that a strong, hearty girl like Betty Vivian should have her life in danger because you happened to find----
gpt
Oh, don't! said Sibyl.
human
I--I _can't_ bear it! I saw Sylvia and Hetty last night. I can't bear it!
gpt
You are a little goose, Sibyl! It's my opinion you are not well. You must cling to me, dear, and I will pull you through--see if I don't.
human
You really are kind to that poor little Sibyl, Fan. After all, we must have been a little hard on her last night. She certainly shows the greatest distress and affection for poor dear Betty.
gpt
I said she was a nice child. I shouldn't be likely to propose her for the club if she were not,