human
The hour has come, dear children, she said gently,
gpt
--she looked about her--
human
Marguerite sent Emmanuel for her father, and Balthazar's answer to the summons was,
gpt
I am coming.
human
God is taking me, she said.
gpt
What will become of you? When I am gone, Marguerite, if you are ever in need of food, read this letter which I have addressed to you. Love your father, but shield your sister and your brothers. It may be your duty to withstand him. He will want money; he will ask you for it. Do not forget your duty to your father, but remember your duty to your sister and brothers. Your father would not injure his children of set purpose. He is noble, he is good. He is full of love for you. He is a great man working at a great task. Fill my place. Do not cause him grief by reproaches; never judge him; be, between him and those in your charge, a gentle mediator.
human
Madame is dying! cried the indignant old body.
gpt
They are waiting for you to administer the last sacrament.
human
I'll be there in a minute, answered Claes. When he entered the room, the Abbé de Solis and the children were kneeling round the mother's bed. His wife's face flushed at his entrance. With a loving smile, she asked:
gpt
Were you on the point of resolving nitrogen?
human
I have done it! he answered, with triumph;
gpt
He stopped, checked by a murmur, which roused him from his dream.
human
What did they say? he asked.
gpt
Are you really worse? What has happened?
human
This has happened, said the Abbé;
gpt
What does he mean?
human
Dearest, she answered,
gpt
When have I not loved you?
human
Have pity, have pity, she cried,
gpt
I abandon science for ever!
human
Too late! sighed the dying woman; then she cried,
gpt
Marguerite!
human
Marguerite!