human
What ails my boy, doctor? He is making no progress, none whatever.
gpt
Does he sleep enough?
human
Not well; he coughs and is restless.
gpt
Ah! I am sorry he has got that cough. How is his appetite?
human
He does not fancy much food. He has quite turned against his beef-tea.
gpt
What is wrong?
human
Madam, there is nothing to alarm yourself with. Your boy has gone through a most severe illness; the natural consequences must follow. He wants change. He will be fit to travel by easy stages in a week at latest. I should recommend Torquay. It is mild and shielded from the spring east winds. Take him to Torquay as soon as possible. Keep him there for a month, and he will return quite well.
gpt
Suppose I cannot?
human
Ah! then---- with an expressive shrug of the shoulders and raising of the brows,
gpt
I will make their bill as light as I can when I send it in.