human
What is all this?
gpt
My dear Phil, my dear unpractical husband, this is a bazaar! Have you never heard of a bazaar before? A bazaar for the Cottage Hospital at Watleigh, the Home for Incurables; such a useful charity, Phil, and so much needed. The poor things are wanting funds dreadfully; they have got into debt, and something must be done to relieve them Think of all the dear little children in those wards, Phil; the Sisters have been obliged to refuse several cases lately. It is most pathetic, isn't it? Oh, by the way, Lord Grayleigh is here; you will be glad to see him?
human
Presently, not now. How did you say Sibyl was?
gpt
I told you a moment ago. You can go and see her when you have changed your things. I wish you would go away at once to your room and get into some other clothes. There are no end of people you ought to meet. How strange you look, Phil.
human
I want to know more of Sibyl. Here the husband caught the wife's dainty wrist and drew her a little aside.
gpt
No matter about other things at present, he said sternly.
human
How is Sibyl? Remember, I have heard no particulars; I have heard nothing since I got your cable. How is she? Is there much the matter?
gpt
Well, I really don't think there is, but perhaps Lady Helen will tell you. Shall I send her to you? I really am so busy just now. You know I am selling, myself, at the principal stall. Oh, do go into the house, you naughty dear; do go to your own room and change your things! I expected you early this morning, and Watson has put out some of your wardrobe. Watson will attend on you if you will ring for him. You will find there is a special dressing room for you on the first floor. Go, dear, do.
human
Don't look at me like that, you quite frighten me. The child, she is in her room; she is going on nicely.
gpt
But is she injured? Can she walk?
human
What could you expect? She cannot walk yet, but she is getting better gradually--at least, I think so.
gpt
What you think is nothing, less than nothing. What do the doctors say?