human
Undine could scarcely sew at all when she came, but Aunt Jessie has been teaching her, and she has improved very much. Don't you think it's tremendously interesting about Undine, Uncle Henry?
gpt
It is certainly a most unusual case, admitted Mr. Carleton.
human
I was at first inclined to believe that Miss Undine was gifted with a vivid imagination, and was imposing on you all, but your father and mother believe her story.
gpt
Oh, yes, indeed, we all believe it, cried Marjorie, eagerly.
human
We know it's true, because Father wrote to the dressmaker where Undine worked for two years, and she said everything was just as Undine had told us.
gpt
Well, it is certainly a case for a brain specialist, said Mr. Carleton,
human
You don't think Aunt Jessie ill, do you? she asked, anxiously.
gpt
She seems so much better than she was two weeks ago.
human
I don't know that she is worse than usual, but she is a very different creature from the strong, active girl I remember. Poor child, she has had a terrible experience; I wish some good surgeon could see her.
gpt
You mean--oh, Uncle Henry, you mean you think a surgeon might possibly be able to help her!
human
I don't know whether a surgeon could help her or not, but he could at least make an examination. I don't suppose there is even an ordinary physician in this neighborhood.
gpt
There is one at Lorton, but that's twenty miles away, and I've heard people say he wasn't very good. Father sent for a surgeon from Albuquerque when Aunt Jessie was hurt, and he said it was her spine that had been injured, and that she could never be cured. Do you think a doctor from the East might say something different?
human
My dear child, don't get so excited. I really have not the slightest idea; I was only speculating on my own account. It seems such a pity that one so young--well, well, it can't be helped, I suppose, and there is no use in talking about it.