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9. The Last Days Of Sir Richmond Hardy | H. G. [Herbert George] Wells | |
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Dr. Martineau rested on that for a little while. Then he said: "If there is anyone else?" "Not possible," said Sir Richmond, with his eyes on the ceiling. "But to see?" Sir Richmond turned his head to Dr. Martineau. His face puckered like a peevish child's. "They'd want things said to them...Things to remember...I CAN'T. I'm tired out." "Don't trouble," whispered Dr. Martineau, suddenly remorseful. But Sir Richmond was also remorseful. "Give them my love," he said. "Best love...Old Martin. Love." Dr. Martineau was turning away when Sir Richmond spoke again in a whisper. "Best love...Poor at the best. . . ." He dozed for a time. Then he made a great effort. "I can't see them, Martineau, until I've something to say. It's like that. Perhaps I shall think of some kind things to say--after a sleep. But if they came now...I'd say something wrong. Be cross perhaps. Hurt someone. I've hurt so many. People exaggerate...People exaggerate--importance these occasions." "Yes, yes," whispered Dr. Martineau. "I quite understand." |
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