human
Felix, she said,--
gpt
He groaned, and turned himself away from her, burying himself, further under the bedclothes.
human
You must get up for your dinner. It is near six o'clock.
gpt
All right,
human
What is the meaning of this, Felix? You must tell me. It must be told sooner or later. I know you are unhappy. You had better trust your mother.
gpt
I am so sick, mother.
human
You will be better up. What were you doing last night? What has come of it all? Where are your things?
gpt
At the club.--You had better leave me now, and let Sam come up to me.
human
I will leave you presently; but, Felix, you must tell me about this. What has been done?
gpt
It hasn't come off.
human
But how has it not come off?
gpt
I didn't get away. What's the good of asking?
human
You said this morning when you came in, that Mr. Melmotte had discovered it.
gpt
Did I? Then I suppose he has. Oh, mother, I wish I could die. I don't see what's the use of anything. I won't get up to dinner. I'd rather stay here.
human
You must have something to eat, Felix.
gpt
Sam can bring it me. Do let him get me some brandy and water. I'm so faint and sick with all this that I can hardly bear myself. I can't talk now. If he'll get me a bottle of soda water and some brandy, I'll tell you all about it then.
human
Where is the money, Felix?
gpt
I paid it for the ticket,