human
As you insist upon it, he remarked,
gpt
I make no further opposition to her remaining, but I think it an imposition on your benevolence that your home shall be made gloomy by my wife being in it.
human
Not in the least gloomy, sir, replied the doctor,
gpt
I do not doubt it, sir, said Alfred, grasping the doctor's hand and shaking it heartily,
human
No gratitude is necessary, answered the doctor as he returned the pressure of Alfred Wentworth's hand,
gpt
I consider myself performing a sacred duty, both to God and to humanity, and no gratitude is needed for the faithful performance of the same.
human
No, no sir, interrupted Alfred, hastily,
gpt
Well, well, remarked the doctor,
human
How long do you suppose she will linger?
gpt
I cannot tell, replied the doctor,
human
Her strength has been failing very rapidly for the past week, and I do not think she can last much longer.
gpt
Could nothing be done to keep her alive, if even it were as a maniac? he inquired, and then added, and as he spoke, repressing the emotion he felt,
human
Could she but live, it would be some solace to me, for then I should have her with me, and by procuring a position in some of the departments, be enabled to remain with her; but the idea of her dying--it is that which saddens me and almost makes me curse the hour I left her. My poor, darling wife!
gpt
Bear with fortitude the dispensations of a Divine Providence, said the old gentleman.
human
If He has willed that your wife shall die, you must bow humbly to the decree. Time will assuage your grief and remove from your mind, this sad--too sad fate that has befallen her.
gpt
If you think that time can assuage my grief, replied Alfred,
human
Unhappy man, exclaimed the doctor, when he was alone,