human
Be calm, uncle; don't let us spoil Gabriel's evening. Father has had a stroke. He is in bed, and the doctor is here.
gpt
Who would have thought of your being such a clever boy, Gabriel?
human
Boy!
gpt
Or man, I shall have to say in future, answered Rachel, with a smile.
human
But what have you done with your workmen?
gpt
You are much more liberal than Miss Cordsen; but had you not got some chickens for the ball?
human
Gabriel, there will be no ball to-morrow. Father is ill.