human
His foot's in a very bad state, he reported.
gpt
There's some risk of mortification, though I think it can be averted. I'll be able to tell you more in a day or two.
human
Do you know of any surgeon in Winnipeg or Toronto you would like to bring out?
gpt
There's a good man in Winnipeg, which is much nearer. On the whole, it might be advisable to get his opinion.
human
Then wire for him, said Andrew,
gpt
I'm afraid you'll find it hard to forgive me,
human
I must try to be fair. You are really not to blame; even if he hadn't met you, he would have gone to look for the lode some day. Then I'm confident you took every care of him. But, after all----
gpt
I know, Andrew sympathized.
human
He was well and strong when I took him away, and I have brought him back disabled. That can't be got over. He paused and resumed in a diffident tone:
gpt
I feel responsible. There are things I can't put right--your distress, the pain your husband suffers, his regret at being laid up helpless while his foot gets better--but I must insist on making what amends are in my power. I think you understand.
human
Yes. Mrs. Graham gave him a grateful glance.
gpt
But we'll talk of that later. Then she smiled.
human
He sent you a message--you are to mail the specimens to an assayer the first thing.
gpt
I'll do so, Andrew promised, turning toward the door.
human
I'll come back and see how he's getting on early to-morrow.
gpt
Jake, he said,
human
It's a good idea! They'll like that. I'll see about it to-morrow. I need a rest to-night, and there's a job I want to be fit for in the morning.