human
Mrs. Carter, said Dr. Wright, trying evidently not to be too stern as the little woman fluttered back into the room, a redness about her eye-lids and a fresh sprinkling of powder on her pretty nose,
gpt
I want your husband to give you power of attorney so you can transact any business for him that is necessary----
human
Me? Oh, Dr. Wright, not me! I can't write a check and don't know how to do sums at all. Couldn't you do it?
gpt
Douglas will do,
human
Is Douglas your son?
gpt
Oh, no! She is our eldest daughter.
human
It is strange how you Virginians, with the most womanly women I know of anywhere, are constantly giving them masculine names. Shall I ask Miss Douglas to come to you?
gpt
Oh, Doctor, couldn't you see her first and tell her what it is you want? I don't quite understand.
human
Yes, Mrs. Carter, if you wish it. And now I must ask you to keep your husband very quiet, no talking, no discussions, sleep, if he can get it, and very nourishing food. I will write out what I want him to eat and will ask you to see that he gets it and gets it on schedule time.