human
For God's sake keep out that light, said he,
gpt
The nurse said,
human
It's masles he has, ma'am.
gpt
I will go to Dr. Beatty for some medicine; let no one enter this tent until I come back. Dr. Beatty was not yet out of his cabin, but receiving my urgent message, soon appeared. I said,
human
Doctor, in tent No.---- there is a very sick man; can we look at the books and learn what diagnosis his surgeon has made? We went to the office, found the patient's name and number: diagnosis,--_Measles_. I then said,
gpt
Dr. Beatty, it is not measles, but, I fear, smallpox. At once, the doctor strode off, followed closely by myself. As before, the tent was dark.
human
Lift those flaps high,
gpt
I must have time to consult my surgeons, to determine what is to be done. Meanwhile, retire to your cabin. You will hear from me when matters are arranged.