human
My dear Sophy, he said, sitting down upon the bed, and taking her hand in his,
gpt
I am so sorry----
human
My dear Sophy, we do not blame you. That was all over long ago; nor could you, at any rate, have possibly foreseen that my children could have been injured by anything you might have done to displease Mr. Harmer. Humanly speaking, the contrary effect might have been anticipated. I only say that great changes have taken place. Your little friend Polly has grown into a very dear, lovable, clever woman; while Agnes has suffered very much. Her engagement with Mr. Desborough has been broken off, and she has been very ill. However, by God's mercy, she has been spared to us, but she is still in a sadly weak state.
gpt
But there is something else, doctor--is there not?--some new misfortune? It cannot be about Robert? she said, anxiously;
human
It is, then! Oh, tell me what it is!
gpt
My dear Sophy, you have judged rightly. I do come to tell you about Robert, but you must be calm and collected. Remember that any excitement on your part now would be most injurious to your child--remember that any illness on your part means death on his.