human
No wonder, poor girl, said Mrs. Gower, coming to her relief;
gpt
I expect, this is not the first time her terrible step-sister has caused her to find relief in unconsciousness.
human
Do you remember, Elaine, she fainted once before, on Mr. Smyth announcing the marriage of Margaret Villiers with your poor friend here?
gpt
I do, distinctly.
human
I wonder, continued Mrs. Dale,
gpt
Yes, Miss Pearl knew it right well, poor, long-suffering darling,