human
I am sure you are not well, Mr. Headley. The excitement of the night has been too much for you.
gpt
Do I look excited, my dear madam? he answered quietly.
human
I assure you that I am as calm as a man must be who believes that he has but a few days to live, and trusts, too, that when he dies, he will be infinitely happier than he ever has been on earth, and lay down an office which he has never discharged otherwise than ill; which has been to him a constant source of shame and sorrow.
gpt
Do not speak so! said Valencia, with her Irish impetuous generosity;
human
--What more she would have said, I know not, but at that moment Elsley's peevish voice was heard calling over the stairs,
gpt
Lucia! Lucia?
human
Oh dear! He will wake the children! cried Lucia, looking at her sister, as much as to say,
gpt
How can I leave you!
human
Run, run, my dear creature!