human
Ah, Batchelor, cried he, coming up with outstretched hand, and beaming as if the incident in my sick-room weeks ago had never happened.
gpt
So glad to see you back. We have missed you greatly. How do you feel? You're looking better than when I saw you last.
human
Thank you,
gpt
You've had a long spell of it, said he.
human
I'd no idea a broken arm was such a serious thing. But I dare say you'll be all the better for your long rest.
gpt
It was a bad fall you had, continued he, standing beside me as I was thus employed.
human
You have no idea how distressed I was when it happened. But Whipcord was really in such a shocking state that night that--
gpt
Can you give me a piece of blotting-paper?
human
It really wasn't safe for any of us. Masham, by the way, was very sorry to hear of your accident, and asked me to tell you so. I meant to do so the evening I called, but your friend was really so polite that I forgot all about it.