human
Come in,
gpt
I hope you have unpacked nothing. I must ask you to go away at once.
human
I have everything unpacked, and I don't want to go. Why should I?
gpt
My eldest boy has scarlet fever. The other two will probably take it. You must on no account stay here; you must leave to-night if you wish to escape infection.
human
Your boy has scarlet fever? he repeated.
gpt
I know something of scarlet fever. He must instantly be moved to an airy bedroom. The best bedroom in the house is mine. Your boy must sleep in my bedroom to-night.
human
It is a good thought, said Mrs. Home.
gpt
Thank you for suggesting it--I will move him down at once; the bed is well aired, and the sheets are fresh and clean. I will have him moved whenever you can go.
human
I said nothing about going. I don't mean to. I can have a blanket and sleep on the sofa. I am not going away, Mrs. Home.
gpt
Mr. Hinton, have you no one you care for? Why do you run this risk.
human
I have some one I care for very much indeed; but I run no risk. I had scarlet fever long ago. In any case I have no fear of infection. Now I know your husband is out; let me go upstairs and help you bring down the little fellow.
gpt
God bless you,