human
Not pleasant stuff, Dale, he said, smiling feebly,
gpt
What is that you have taken? I asked.
human
Only ammonia--sal volatile--a capital stimulus when faintness comes on. There, I'm better now, and I dare say I shall do. I can examine you now. Ribs broken, eh?
gpt
I thought so, sir.
human
And I'm sure you are wrong, my lad. If your ribs, or even one rib, had been fractured, you could not have gone on working for me like that. You would have been in agony.
gpt
Well, it does hurt pretty tidily, sir.
human
Perhaps so, Dale, but not to the extent it would under those circumstances. There, I'm better now. Help me to sit up.
gpt
Feel faint, sir?
human
Horrible, Dale, but I will master it. This is no time for giving way like a young lady in a hot room. There, that's better. Nothing like making a fight for it. Come.
gpt
Oh no; I'm not very much hurt, sir, I cried.
human
Wait till you are easier.
gpt
Come closer, he said firmly.
human
Off with your jacket, and open the neck of your shirt.