human
Auntie, I have been asleep.
gpt
Yes, darling, I know. I have been watching you. It was a beautiful sleep. I thought as I sat beside you of the words, ’He giveth His beloved sleep.’ I am sure you are better for it.
human
Yes, Auntie, it was lovely, and my back doesn’t hurt me quite so much. But I cannot move my legs yet.
gpt
Do not try, dear.
human
Did I dream it, Auntie, or were you reading _Science and Health_ to me?
gpt
It was not a dream, dear. Mr. Higgs came and brought the book, and he has left it with me.
human
I remember now, Auntie. Was it not nice of him to come? Has any message come yet from Cousin Alicia?
gpt
No, love; I cannot understand why the letters and telegrams are not forwarded to her.
human
There is some reason, I know, Auntie. We shall understand by and by.
gpt
I should like to see Rosebud, Auntie. Couldn’t she come for a little while?