human
I have been watching with poor Sallie Munson, she said.
gpt
The widow is clear worn out; and I couldn't refuse. Sallie has come to her senses. She thinks she's going to die, and she wants to see Hatty.
human
Why don't they send for the minister?
gpt
They have sent; but he wont be at home till to-morrow.
human
I'm afraid to have sister go; the fever is very contagious.
gpt
Well, I wont deny that; but perhaps if she ties a bag of camfire round her neck, she wont catch it, I've got one round mine this blessed minute; and I've made Sarah Ann wear one ever since the fever come into town.
human
Hatty'll want to go, suggested uncle Oliver.
gpt
Well, if you just heard Sallie a calling, 'Hatty, dear Hatty, do come, I'm going to die. Come and tell me what I must do,' you'd say 'twas heart-rending.
human
I suppose she will go, faltered Esther, growing very white.
gpt
I'll tell her as soon as she comes home from school.
human
Tell her, and let her judge for herself, muttered the old man.
gpt
I'd rather give every cent, I'm worth in the world than to venter her there; but God can keep her from all harm. She's a good girl, Hatty is, and knows a sight more'n some folks.