human
!
gpt
But when I see her, I'll make her understand; when I hold her in my arms--
human
Eliz-- he began, and stopped short.
gpt
Oh, Miss White. Good morning, Miss White! And before poor Cherry-pie knew it, he had given her a great hug;
human
Where is Elizabeth? Not out of bed yet? Oh, the lazybones! He was so eager that, until he was fairly in the hall, with the front door shut, and his overcoat almost off, he did not notice her silence. Then he gave her a startled look.
gpt
Miss White! is anything the matter? Is Elizabeth ill?
human
No; oh, no, she said breathlessly;
gpt
She is dead, he said, with absolute finality in his voice.
human
When did she die?
gpt
No! no! She is not dead; she is well. Quite well; oh, very well. Go, David, my dear boy--oh, my _dear_ boy! Go to Mr. Ferguson. He will tell you. But it is--terrible, David.
human
Why, but what is it? If she is not--not--
gpt
No, she isn't dead, he said;
human
I wish to God she were. Then he struck him hard on the shoulder.
gpt
David, he said harshly,