human
You will want to take her to Washington, or on to South Carolina?
gpt
South Carolina--where she was born.
human
We shall not be able to start till the storm is over. There is no train or trolley service out from the city to-night, and there will not be until the wind and drifting stops. My train was ten hours late. I should have been here this morning. Meanwhile, I will stay just where you want me. You and Mrs. Macauley can settle that. I wish for your sake Mrs. Burns were here--and Red.
gpt
They are not here? Then--how did you come to--
human
Come home before them? I couldn't stay away contentedly as long as they. I had had an all-summer's vacation, and wanted to be at work. But I came from the ship straight up here, to satisfy myself that all was well with you. I found you--needing me. Can I help being thankful that I came?
gpt
Dr. Leaver--?
human
Yes?
gpt
If I had not insisted on keeping Granny here she would not have--would not have--
human
What had her being here to do with it? You took every care of her. She was old--ripe--ready to go. The wonder is that she has lived so long, with such a frail hold on life.
gpt
But--she had an exposure. This dreadful weather--night before last--her window blew in--she was chilled--