human
Well, 'tis a strange sight, to be sure, he said, as he lifted Amy from the carriage.
gpt
I thought Emmerton was never going to see any of you again; and I have said to myself fifty times within the last month, that, for certain, young madam couldn't have forgotten me, and my pretty little miss, too, who used to be here so often.
human
Ah, but Stephen, said Amy,
gpt
The gout, the gout, Miss Amy, that's what keeps me; in the old days, I could almost have run there and back in less than the hour, but 'tis all changed--house, and garden, and servants, 'tis all alike--and little it signifies what comes to me. But, madam, he added, turning to Mrs Herbert,
human
I want to talk to you first, Stephen, for a few minutes,
gpt
Ah sure, ma'am, replied Stephen,
human
I have had a letter from your master to-day, Stephen,
gpt
Have you, ma'am? and does he say he's well, and the young gentlemen and ladies? 'tis the best I can hope to hear now.
human
He does not write in good spirits, Stephen; he has been suffering a great deal lately.
gpt
Sure, ma'am, that's bad news; but what could any one expect but to be ill, away from one's own place, and all the air that's natural to one?
human
Your master has not been ill himself, Stephen; but one of his children.
gpt
Not master Edward! exclaimed the old man, taking alarm from Mrs Herbert's countenance. No answer was given for a moment, and Stephen turned to Amy for an explanation.
human
I will tell you, Stephen, said Mrs Herbert, recovering her composure.
gpt
It will grieve you very much; but it is indeed poor Edward, who was taken ill about a week since, and is now, I trust, gone to a happier world.