human
Cousin Alicia must have had the telegram by this, Auntie, mustn’t she?
gpt
Yes, dear; I think so. Being Sunday, it has taken longer to get through. Uncle has heard from the postmaster at W--, the nearest town, as the village telegraph office would be closed. The message has been sent on by messenger on horseback. So I think Miss Desmond must have received it by this time.
human
She might have been out when it arrived, Auntie.
gpt
Do you expect to feel less pain, dear, when Miss Desmond receives the telegram?
human
Yes, Auntie, I know I shall.
gpt
If he could sleep--a long natural sleep might save him,