human
I have been treating him for a heart trouble, not anything critical, and a local affection that caused him some anxiety. My first thought was that he had taken an overdose of medicine, but I detected the peculiar odor. Had there better be an inquest?
gpt
Is it absolutely necessary?
human
Not unless the family desire it.
gpt
Doctors are sometimes taken into strange confidences, Floyd Grandon begins, gravely.
human
A difficulty came to my knowledge last night that supplies the clew. Since the man could not have retained his honor, this is the sad result. But having paid the penalty, if he might go to his last rest quietly----
gpt
There can be no suspicion of foul play. His wife left him here writing, at eleven. He seemed rather as if he wished her away, and she retired, falling soundly asleep. He has sometimes remained down all night, and even when she entered the room this morning she supposed him still asleep. I should judge the poison had been taken somewhat after midnight. There are various phases of accidental death----
human
Let it be managed as quietly as is lawful,
gpt
A post mortem will be sufficient, though that is not absolutely necessary. You prefer it to pass as an accidental death?
human
The family would, I am positive. Can I intrust the matter with you?
gpt
Certainly.
human
Well. Prepare the body for burial. Mrs. Wilmarth may choose to order the rest.
gpt
It is so horribly sudden! she cries.
human
Poor Marcia! she did really love him!