human
Ah, you must not blame the doctor for that, said Fräulein von Walde.
gpt
His time is precious; most likely he has a patient to see in L——; he was about to leave just before we began to play.
human
While that heathenish Erlking was going on, the worthy man entirely forgot his patients, the baroness interrupted contemptuously.
gpt
Well, I must submit. Unfortunately, in our degenerate days, the scoffers of our faith have gained the upper hand.
human
But, for heaven’s sake, Amalie, what do you want me to do? You know only too well that Fels is indispensable to me. He is the only physician who knows how to relieve me when I am in great suffering,
gpt
I thought, Fräulein Helene, —began Frau von Lehr, who had hitherto sat in her corner silently, and on the watch, like a spider in its web,—
human
I thought that the welfare of our souls should be our first consideration; care for our poor bodies should, in my estimation, rank second in our view. There are many other skilful physicians in L——, with as great a reputation for learning as Dr. Fels enjoys. Believe me, my dear, it often gives great pain to our Christian friends in L—— to know that a scoffer, an infidel, is admitted to your confidence as your friend and adviser.
gpt
Even if I consented to sacrifice myself so far, replied Helene,
human
Yes, more’s the pity! cried the baroness.
gpt
I have never been able to comprehend that weakness in Rudolph’s character. Doctor Fels imposes upon him utterly with his seeming frankness, which might better be called insolence. Well, I wash my hands of the affair, only for the future I must decline any visits from the doctor, and entreat you, my dear Helene, to excuse me when he is with you.