human
I am glad I met you, said the young man, coming up at once and addressing the older clergyman with a troubled face.
gpt
There would not have been time to have gone round to your place. See, I have had a telegram; my father is ill. I want to catch a train at twelve o'clock to go and see him; I cannot if I take this service. Will it be possible for you to do the duty this morning?
human
Perfectly possible, answered Home heartily.
gpt
Go off at once, my dear fellow; I will see to things for you until you return.