human
Come out here, Polly, he said.
gpt
I want to speak to you. And he led his sister to the porch.
human
I couldn't tell you while that child's great eyes were upon me, he said.
gpt
I have found her mother. She is at the hospital badly hurt. She has been unconscious, or at least delirious, and they could not discover her name till this morning. Now, what's to be done?
human
Nan mustn't stay up there, and the old man is to be considered, said Polly thoughtfully.
gpt
Perhaps, Tom, I'd better go over and speak to Aunt Sarah. Mary Lee and Phil went over and have given her some idea of the state of things. Meanwhile, you hunt up father and see if he can advise anything to be done about that old man. We can't, for humanity's sake, allow Daniella to stay there in that lonely cabin while her mother is getting well.
human
And we must get Nan home, said Tom.
gpt
I'll find father, Polly, and he'll know what's best. The woman is not likely to be out for some weeks, they told me.
human
Dear, dear,
gpt
What woman? Where is she? cried an excited voice at her side. Polly turned to put her arm around Daniella who was looking at her with big frightened eyes.
human
Your mother has been hurt, Daniella, dear. She was run over by a wagon on the street, but she is in good hands and-----
gpt
Where is she? Where? interrupted Daniella, wrenching herself away.
human
I wants to see her. Take me to her.
gpt
I cannot this minute, but you shall see her as soon as we can make arrangements. Be a good girl, Daniella, and don't make a fuss. We are going to do all we can for both you and your mother.
human
We are not going to let you stay up on the mountain alone, so far from your mother, she went on gently.
gpt
My brother has gone to find out what can be done about your grandfather. Now, will you stay here, or will you come with me to Nan's home? Nan, you know, is the one who is staying with your grandfather.
human
I know her name; I ain't goin' to fergit it neither. I'll go thar with you.
gpt
What's this? said Miss Dent, as Polly entered.
human
Why did you let Nan stay up there, Polly?
gpt
She wanted to stay, said Polly with a warning look.
human
This is Daniella Boggs, Aunt Sarah. We have just heard that her mother has met with an accident and is in the hospital. The nurses assured Tom that she was doing well, but we must make arrangements for Daniella.