human
How did he come by this terrible wound on his head? he asked presently;
gpt
It's only about two days since he got home, said the woman,
human
--with a glance at Her father--
gpt
Was he conscious when you found him? Did he know you?
human
Yes.
gpt
Why did you not send for medical assistance as soon as you found him?
human
Because he wouldn't let me--he wouldn't hear of it.
gpt
More fool he, said the doctor brusquely.
human
What did you give him to eat or drink?
gpt
All that I could persuade him to take was a little brandy and water.
human
Well, I can do nothing for him till he wakes, said the doctor as he rose to his feet.
gpt
I may tell you that he appears, so far as I can judge at present, to be in about as bad a way as it is possible for a man to be. I don't think it advisable to disturb him, and this sleep may do him good. I will call again about ten o'clock. Should he awake before then send me word, and till I arrive keep on giving him a teaspoonful of brandy every few minutes.