human
Girls, she said,
gpt
I wish to let you all know that one of your number--one exceedingly dear to us all--is lying now at the point of death. Whether God will spare her or not depends altogether on her mind being given a certain measure of relief. I need not tell you her name, for you all know it, and I believe you are all extremely grieved at what has occurred. It is impossible for any of you to help her at this moment except by being extra quiet, and by praying to God to be good to her and her two little sisters. I propose, therefore, to make a complete alteration in the arrangements of to-day. I am going to send the whole of the upper school--with the exception of the members of the Speciality Club--to London by train. Two of the teachers, Mademoiselle and Miss Oxley, will accompany you. You will all be driven to the station, and win return to-night--having, I hope, enjoyed a pleasant day. By that time there may be good news to greet you. No lessons to-day for any of the upper school; so, girls, go at once and get ready.
human
Go, Sibyl! said Fanny.
gpt
What are you lingering for?
human
Yes, Sibyl, be quick; don't delay! said Mrs. Haddo, speaking rather sharply.
gpt
You will all be back in time to-night to hear the latest report of dear Betty, and we trust we may have good news to tell you.