human
Doctor, you are sure that Mr. Parmelee has this miserable fever?
gpt
Senorita, declared the little man, drawing himself up impressively,
human
I never mistake. I have been doctor when thousand and thousand die of the calentura----
gpt
Good heavens! Poor, dear Mr. Parmelee!
human
And I know, continued Miranda, ignoring the interruption.
gpt
I say he have the calentura, the malaria. You will see in the eyes--I will show to you.
human
Caramba! que estupido! growled the doctor, balked of his prey.
gpt
Bueno, he added, fanning himself resignedly,
human
I'll not stay in Honda, said David, breaking the silence following this wholesale offer of assistance.
gpt
I must get to Bogota as quickly as possible. Once there I can let you know if it's safe to travel into the interior.
human
A good idea,
gpt
If it's dangerous for us, it's dangerous for you,
human
Oh, I'll take a burro loaded with the doctor's pills along with me, said David.
gpt
I know the country. I have friends in Bogota; there is no danger. And I leave you in good hands.
human
So, that is settle, remarked Miranda complacently.
gpt
Very good! I take care to your families. But--you will beware, my young fellow.
human
I tell you I'll have a burro load of your pills, doctor!
gpt
That is good. You are not estupido, like this leetle fellow with the malaria! Remember, these people are no friend just now to the Yankee.
human
Everyone knows me here; I have no enemies,