human
Deal with me plainly, said the latter as he stood alone with the doctor after the examination was over.
gpt
I want the exact truth. Don't conceal anything.
human
Is it a--a tumor?
gpt
I think so,
human
It presents, added the doctor,
gpt
Is it of a malignant type?
human
No; these tumors are harmless in themselves, but their mechanical pressure on surrounding blood-vessels and tissues renders their removal necessary.
gpt
Is their removal attended with danger?
human
None,
gpt
Have you ever taken a tumor from the neck?
human
Yes. I have operated in cases of this kind often.
gpt
Were you always successful?
human
Yes; in every instance.
gpt
There will have to be an operation in this case?
human
It cannot, I fear, be avoided,
gpt
There is one comfort, said Mr. Carlton, rallying and speaking in a more cheerful voice.
human
The tumor is small and superficial in character. The knife will not have to go very deep among the veins and arteries.
gpt
How long will it take?
human
Not very long,
gpt
Ten minutes?
human
Yes, or maybe a little longer.
gpt
She will feel no pain?
human
None.
gpt
Nor be conscious of what you are doing?
human
She will be as much in oblivion as a sleeping infant,