human
I suppose that it is but right and reasonable that I should tell you, at least give proof of my being an honest person. For my capabilities as a nurse--I believe you know Mrs. Vavasour? I heard that she has been staying here
gpt
Of course. Do you know her?
human
Yes, well enough, at least for her to speak for me. I should have asked her or Miss St. Just to help me to a nurse's place: but I did not like to trouble them in their distress. How is the poor lady now, sir?
gpt
I know who she is! cried Mary by a sudden inspiration.
human
Is not your name Harvey! Are you not the schoolmistress who saved Mr. Thurnall's life? who behaved so nobly in the cholera? Yes! I knew you were! Come and sit down, and tell me all! I have so longed to know you! Dear creature, I have felt as if you were my own sister. He--Mr. Thurnall-- wrote often about all your heroism.
gpt
I did not come here, my dear lady, to hear such kind words, but to do an errand to Mr. Thurnall. You have heard, perhaps, that when he was wrecked last spring he lost some money. Yes! Then it was stolen. Stolen! she repeated with a great gasp:
human
You need not tell us that, my dear,
gpt
God kept it. And I have it; here! and she pressed her hands tight over her bosom.
human
And here I must keep it till I give it into his hands, if I follow him round the world!