human
That poor Garth --the doctor mentioned his late patient thus endearingly throughout the narrative--
gpt
Of consumption?
human
Assuredly, and earlier than I expected. There was no need to----
gpt
I know--I know! Do not put it into words, she fiddled with her handkerchief, looking up, down, everywhere except at her companion.
human
Did he suffer much?
gpt
Not at all; he died in his sleep. Pray do not alarm yourself, madame; the release was a happy and an easy one.
human
I am so glad--so relieved, murmured Lady Jim, seeing the spectre which had long haunted her pillow dissolve into thin air.
gpt
You see, I thought--that is, I fancied----
human
The need did not arise, explained the doctor, answering somewhat contemptuously her unspoken fears;
gpt
Go on--please go on. Garth died a natural death at Funchal. Well?
human
I did not say that, madame.
gpt
Absurd! Why, your explanation----
human
Is yet to come, if you will accord me a hearing