human
I only heard your duet, he said abruptly;
gpt
Is Beatrix--
human
No; but the boy died at six o'clock, this afternoon. I went to the house; but I found there was nothing I could do, so I caught the seven o'clock train and came up to tell you. Sure it won't upset your singing?
gpt
I've borne worse shocks, Dane, and gone on warbling as if nothing had happened. Did Beatrix send for me?
human
No. I only saw her for a minute. But I thought perhaps you would like to go to her at once. She may need you.
gpt
This is like you, Dane. Thank you,
human
There's a train down at two o'clock, he suggested.
gpt
Shall we take that?
human
The sooner, the better.
gpt
I'll get the places, then, and meet you at the hotel afterwards.