human
What time are you going over to Dr. Croft's?
gpt
I don't think I shall go until this afternoon.
human
But isn't he expecting you? One of us should be there.
gpt
Will you go, George?
human
I can't. I've that appointment about the steamer.
gpt
Stringer--would you mind?
human
Not at all!
gpt
I don't feel . . . very fit, this morning, murmured Gran'pa, apologetically.
human
I think I overdid it yesterday.
gpt
For a man of your age, said Stringer,
human
I don't know how you kept going as you did. A day's rest will do you good.
gpt
I'm inclined to think that you overtaxed your strength at that meeting,
human
It isn't that. It's this . . . terrible suspense. My God, George, women are the very devil--even when they are angels!
gpt
You mustn't worry. Go and see her.
human
I promised that I wouldn't until she wrote.
gpt
It's quite possible that she has missed the first post. Wait till to-morrow. Meanwhile, come with me this morning. It'll stop your brooding.
human
I don't like leaving home. Suppose she's ill and sends a wire, or . . .