human
I wrote his wife not long ago of Red's illness, Ellen said,
gpt
Wasn't he the man you told me of who had a bad nervous breakdown a few years ago? The one Red had stay with you here until he got back his nerve?
human
Yes; and he has been even a more brilliant operator ever since.
gpt
I remember the whole story; there was a lot of thrill in it as you told it. How Red made him rest and build up and then fairly forced him to operate, against his will, to prove to him that he had got his nerve back? Jove! Do you think that man wouldn't cross the ocean in a hurry if he thought he could lift his finger to help our poor boy?
human
Yes, Jack Leaver would do anything for Red, but I know Red would never let us summon him from so far.
gpt
Summon him from the antipodes--I would. And we don't have to consult Red. His wish is enough. Leave it to me, Mrs. Burns; I'll take all the responsibility.