human
The child is very ill,
gpt
The child is so ill, answered the medical man,
human
Good sir! exclaimed Hinton, shocked at his fears being put into such plain language.
gpt
Don't you see that those parents' lives are bound up in the child's, and they know nothing? Why have you told them nothing? Only to-night his mother thought him better.
human
The fever is nearly over, and in consequence the real danger beginning; but I dare not tell the mother, she would break down. The father is of different stuff, he would bear it. But there is time enough for the mother to know when all is over.
gpt
I call that cruel. Why don't you get in other advice?
human
My dear sir, they are very poor people. Think of the expense, and it would be of no use, no use whatever.
gpt
Leave the expense to me, and also the chance of its doing any good. I should never have an easy moment if I let that little lad die without having done all in my power. Two heads are better than one. Do you object to consulting with Dr. H----?
human
By no means, Mr. Hinton. He is a noted authority on such cases.
gpt
Then be here in an hour from now, doctor, and you shall meet him.
human
The fever is over, but the child is sinking from exhaustion. Give him a glass of champagne instantly,