human
Of course he may go if you think best, George, only it does seem foolish to take him away so soon again after his holidays.
gpt
I do think it best, Barbara, said the doctor, decidedly.
human
I want the boy with me very much. I must start as soon as possible. Do you think you could persuade Emma Patterson to go home with you and Marjorie to-morrow, and stay till Beverly and I come back?
gpt
I can try, said Mrs. Randolph, who was still unconvinced of the wisdom of this sudden whim of her brother-in-law's, and a little uneasy as well.
human
Emma has promised to visit us later; perhaps she would be willing to come now instead. You know, George dear, I never ask you about your cases, but this seems so very sudden--are you going to see a patient?
gpt
Yes, said the doctor, quietly.
human
I may be able to tell you more about the case when I come back, but I cannot now.
gpt
I am afraid you are not well, George, she said,
human
Not exactly. I am perfectly well, but--well, the fact is, this may prove a very trying business, and I want the boy with me.
gpt
Then you shall certainly have him, said Mrs. Randolph, with decision.
human
Have you spoken to Beverly on the subject?
gpt
Yes, and he is most anxious to go. Now I must make arrangements about accommodations on the train, for I want to be off early in the morning, if possible. Wouldn't it be a good idea to telephone Emma Patterson at once, and see if she can be ready to go with you and Marjorie?
human
There is something wrong, she said:
gpt
I never saw George so agitated before. I wish I knew what it was, but doctors don't like to be questioned. I hate to have Beverly lose a whole week of college, but if his uncle needs him, I have nothing more to say.
human
What a sweet voice that child has, she said;
gpt
I love to hear her singing about the house, said Miss Jessie, also pausing to listen to the clear young voice;
human
I wonder where she learned all those old songs. I remember that ballad, but I haven't heard it since I was a child.
gpt
She probably picks them up from Jim, Mrs. Graham suggested;
human
I don't think I ever heard Jim sing this one, said Miss Jessie, reflectively.
gpt
Susie, I do wish we could find out something about the child's family. I feel sure she has been brought up among people of refinement.
human
She is a very attractive girl, Mrs. Graham agreed,
gpt
She has indeed, said Miss Jessie, heartily.
human
I have grown very fond of her, and I think she cares for us, too. We should have another letter from Marjorie by this time.
gpt
Yes, Jim has gone for the mail; he may bring one this afternoon. It does my heart good to know the dear child is having such a happy holiday. I would like to write and thank Mrs. Randolph for all her kindness to Marjorie; she must be a lovely woman.
human
I am sure she is, and the son must be a nice boy, too, judging from what Marjorie says. Our little girl has made some good friends, as I felt sure she would.
gpt
I must go to the kitchen to look after Juanita, she said.
human
It is a lovely afternoon. Why don't you get Undine to wheel you out in the sun for an hour?
gpt
I think I will, said Miss Jessie, with a glance out of the windows at the cloudless sky and brilliant winter sunshine.
human
Ah, here comes Undine. Undine dear, I think I will go out for a little while.