human
Well, what is the matter?
gpt
Oh, grandmother! you must get up! cried Erminie, in strong agitation.
human
There is a man down-stairs wishes to see you.
gpt
A man wishing to see me? What do you mean?
human
Oh, grandmother! there is news of--of--your son.
gpt
My son! are you going mad, girl?
human
Oh, grandmother! grandmother! we were deceived--you were deceived--Ray says he was not drowned.
gpt
Not drowned!
human
No; it was a false report. He lives!