human
Oh,--er--that's all right. Certainly. Don't apologize. He managed to pull himself together, knowing that what he had said was not the right thing at all.
gpt
And, Professor, he added,
human
To be sure, answered Mr. Ladue, apparently in surprise;
gpt
I am afraid that will be impossible for some time, Fox replied firmly.
human
Dr. Galen left instructions that she is, on no account, to be disturbed. She is not to be compelled to think. It seems to be important. His instructions were explicit and emphatic on that point.
gpt
Ah, Mr. Ladue remarked calmly.
human
So Dr. Galen is running my house.
gpt
Yes. There was no lack of firmness in Fox's voice, although he was not flushing now.
human
Dr. Galen is running your house. That is the situation exactly.
gpt
And may I ask, Mr. Ladue inquired coldly,--
human
Certainly you may. I will try to make it clear that it was necessary, but it will not alter the situation if I fail. Immediately after your leaving for town, Mrs. Ladue had one of her attacks. It seemed to Sally--and to me--essential that she should have expert advice at once. So--in your absence--I sent for Dr. Galen. I am very glad that I did.
gpt
Do you know what his price will be?
human
I do not. What difference does it make? Mrs. Ladue's life may depend upon her having the best advice there is to be had.