human
Oh, dear! she said, under her breath.
gpt
If there was only something to take hold of it with! And the beams are all afire. Well,--
human
Oh, dear! she said again.
gpt
I can't do it.
human
Better give it up, Sally, and rouse the people.
gpt
Oh, Uncle John! she cried.
human
You are a very present help in trouble. We could put it out if this was all, but I'm afraid it has already got up between the walls.
gpt
Come up, then, Uncle John spoke calmly and without haste.
human
Never mind the lantern. I will rouse Patty and Doctor Sanderson and you get at Henrietta and your mother and the servants. Don't send Patty to the servants, he added, with a smile.
gpt
I will send in the alarm.
human
You'd better not undress, Henrietta, she said.
gpt
There is a fire and we may have to get out. You may have time to do a good deal, if you hurry--even to pack your trunk. You'd better put on your furs. It's terribly cold.
human
I'll be ready in a jiffy, Sally. Run along now.