human
Look here, missis, you and me, we've been bound up in a ticklish job together. I don't say as I've always done by you as I should, but there is allowances to be made for a man that carries, as they say, his life in his hand, and that's staked his life on this here job. I don't say, either, as we're both on the exact same tack, but one thing's certain; we must work together now, and if you can't work my way, why, I must work yours. Now, missis, you ain't fit for the strain of seeing him. If you could see your own face you'd know it, ma'am.
gpt
No, she said sadly,
human
I know I'm not fit for much. But I must go--I must go.
gpt
Then if you must, ma'am, take a teaspoonful of this first. It'll help you through, and anyway keep you from fainting, as you did last time. I got it in Melmerbridge this afternoon, after I see you look so sick.
human
What is it?
gpt
Brandy--the best.
human
And water?
gpt
Half and half. Remember that other night!
human
He is right, muttered the woman:
gpt
Now we will go,