human
After only sixteen days in the White House, the President has fallen ill. We can only wish him Godspeed and an early recovery.
gpt
No, commander; I cannot permit that. I am in charge of this case, and I shall remain in charge of it until my patient tells me otherwise.
human
In cases of this sort, doctor, he said primly,
gpt
Cuts no ice, commander. I was specifically summoned by the patient. I agreed to take the case. I will be most happy to accept your co-operation; I welcome your advice and aid; but I will _not_ allow my patient to be taken from my charge.
human
It is hardly considered proper for the physician in charge of a serious case to be a relative of the patient.
gpt
Possibly. But it is neither unethical nor illegal. He gave the commander a dry smile.
human
I know my brother, commander. Quite well. I also know that you have the authority and the means to expel me from this hospital. The smile became positively icy.
gpt
And, in view of the former, I should not advise you to exercise the latter.
human
I have no intention of doing so, doctor, he said rather huffily.
gpt
But, inasmuch as the X rays show no--