human
What are you up to, now, Sylvester man?
gpt
I don't know, doctor; it's all over now, anyway; I'm sorry they bothered you,
human
Don't be foolish, boy, said Dr. Fairbairn.
gpt
How were you taken?
human
Fearful pain just over the heart, in the chest, and all down the left arm. Then I felt suffocating, and the agony got unbearable; I really thought I was dying.
gpt
Yes. Been working hard, thinking hard?
human
The machine is almost done, doc. I have to work hard, and it takes all my thought. You can't realize--it means comfort, luxury maybe, for Mary and the children,
gpt
I didn't ask you all that. I see: concentration, nervous excitement, close application, muttered Dr. Fairbairn.
human
Go over there and lie down and let me hear your heart through this thing.
gpt
Now, look here, Sylvester Grey, is there any use in my giving you orders, or are you going to do precisely as you please anyway?
human
I'll mind you if I can, doctor, but you know my health is nothing in comparison to what I have in hand. After a few months I'll take as good care of myself as you like,
gpt
That shows the uselessness of injunctions, said the doctor.
human
But now is the time to take care, not later. Avoid over-exertion and excitement; work moderately, don't over-do, and work calmly, then you may stave off similar attacks.
gpt
And if I don't do this?
human
You are certain to suffer this way again,
gpt
Is there danger?
human
There is grave danger; it is your duty to avoid it,
gpt
It is my duty to finish the machine and provide for my family, he murmured.
human
My life would be well spent if it purchased them peace.
gpt
There is little peace to be had in the loss of the one we love best, Sylvester,