human
The doctor ordered them both out of town. It is the only way to keep Lorimer out of mischief, get him into the wilderness to live on venison and bromides. We chose the Adirondacks because it was near and safe, and because we could tell people that Beatrix needed the air. Of course, they'll know we are lying; but we may as well lie valiantly and plausibly, while we are about it.
gpt
When do they go?
human
Monday.
gpt
Who goes?
human
They hire a cottage, and take enough servants to run it. Then there will be a man for Lorimer. The doctor insisted upon that.
gpt
Who else?
human
Beatrix and Lorimer.
gpt
And Mrs. Dane?
human
No; no one else.
gpt
You don't mean that Mrs. Lorimer is going up into that wilderness alone?
human
Alone with her liege lord,
gpt
But she mustn't. It's not safe.
human
Who can go? Mrs. Dane is not strong; she would only be an extra care for Beatrix.
gpt
Mr. Dane, then.
human
He's no use. I would go, myself; but I can't well get off. Besides, Lorimer hates me, and my being there would only make it harder for Beatrix. Do you really think she ought to have someone?
gpt
For nine days, no; for the tenth, yes, Thayer said decidedly.
human
We both know that, some time or other, Lorimer is bound to go on another spree. No; there's no use in being too hard on him. The time has passed, if it ever existed, when he was as responsible as you would be, or I. It's in his blood, and he has lost all his nerve to fight it out. But, when that spree comes, if it comes while they are up there, Mrs. Lorimer must have someone to stand back of her. Who is there?
gpt
I don't know, he confessed.
human
I would go, if I could; but I can't.