human
The lad's in a high fever, said Collins.
gpt
You had better give him something that will cool his blood,--Epsom salts or cream of tartar.
human
Perhaps a little of both?
gpt
A single dose of either would do.
human
Let it be salts then. Get me some hot water, and I'll mix it directly.
gpt
Into how many doses do you propose to divide that quantity?
human
Divide? said Boreas, emptying the salts into a small tea-cup, which he filled with boiling water;
gpt
Captain, said Flora, rising, and laying her hand on his arm, as he was leaving the cabin,
human
Do you think that such a drop as that would hurt an infant? said Boreas, holding out the cup.
gpt
Why, bless the woman! sailors are not like other folks; they require strong doses.
human
Captain, I entreat you not to be so rash. Divide the quantity into four parts; add as much more water to each, and give it every four hours, and it will do good. But if you persist in administering it your way, it may be attended with very serious consequences.
gpt
Fiddle-de-dee! Mrs. Lyndsay, I'm not going to make a toil of a pleasure. He has to take it, and once will do for all.