human
I wish they would come, she said, impatiently.
gpt
No one knows what may have happened; they may never have reached Mammy's cabin. I think I will go and speak to George. He will laugh at me for worrying, but that will be better than sitting here by myself. There's the clock striking six; they should have been in an hour ago.
human
I was just coming to look for you, George, she said;
gpt
I am getting a little anxious about the children.
human
The children are all right, said the doctor, quietly, sinking into the arm-chair by the fire;
gpt
I think I will go and see if there is anything I can do for her, she said.
human
It isn't like Marjorie to give up; I'm afraid she isn't well.
gpt
Sit down, Barbara, he said,
human
I want to talk to you. There is nothing the matter with Marjorie or Beverly either. They have had a long ride, and stopped at Mammy's for waffles. I want to ask you a favor. I have just received some important news, which will necessitate my going West at once, and I want you to let Beverly go with me.
gpt
But, George dear, she remonstrated gently,
human
I shall not be gone more than a week, and I want Beverly for company. He has never seen much of his own country, and this trip to Arizona will do him an immense amount of good. As for college, a few days more or less won't make any material difference, and he can make up for lost time when he gets back.