human
You have sent no word to Jack as yet?
gpt
No. As soon as your telegram came I decided to wait for you.
human
It is better for the word to go from you than from me. Her eyelids fell.
gpt
It will hurt Jack less. I would —she lifted her eyes again and gave Page a look that his heart received as a pang.
human
I would gladly give my life if it could procure Jack one hour with his father, alive.
gpt
I believe it sincerely,
human
It was terribly sudden and unexpected, she said.
gpt
No one—the doctor himself did not believe in the possibility of such a catastrophe. He was feeling so well for him. He was in the act of speaking of it when he sank back. His last word was ’happy.’
human
I had thought, she went on finally,
gpt
Yes, that will be best.
human
And may I ask you to send them, without regard to cost?
gpt
Certainly. What else can I do? I beg you to let me be useful to you in all ways that I can for Uncle Richard’s sake.
human
Thank you. I will give you the address of a neighbor, an old and dear friend of Mr. Van Tassel, who has been most kind. Perhaps he would be glad to consult with you.