human
Who done this? asked Barry, and still the shiver of cold metal rang in his voice.
gpt
Who's done this?
human
Steady, lad, said Joe Cumberland faintly.
gpt
They ain't no call for fightin'. Steady, Dan, boy. An' don't leave me!
human
Let them be alone,
gpt
Impossible! protested the doctor.
human
Your father is lapsed into a most dangerous condition. The physical inertia which has held him for so long is now broken and I look for a dangerous mental and nervous collapse to accompany it. A sedative is now imperative!
gpt
Don't go in, she commanded feebly.
human
I can't explain to you. All I can say is that Dad was the one who found Dan Barry and there's something between them that none of us understand. But I know that he can help Dad. I know Dad is in no danger while Dan is with him.
gpt
A pleasant superstition, nodded the doctor,
human
Doctor Byrne, she said, rallying a failing strength for the argument,
gpt
I insist. Don't ask me to explain.
human
In that case, he answered coldly,
gpt
I cannot assume responsibility for what may happen.
human
Look back in on them now, she said.
gpt
If you don't find father quiet, you may go in to him.