human
Well, so far as I have a voice in this matter, I'd like to go. I think it's very kind of Mona to ask me, and I'd try not to be a troublesome visitor. You know, Father Fairfield, how much I would rather stay in Spring Beach than go to the mountains. And I suppose I could take my motor-car to Mona's with me.
gpt
Yes, of course, Mona said.
human
And father says if I don't go to Europe, he'll buy me a runabout just like yours, and we can have lovely times going out together.
gpt
Would your aunt come at once?
human
Yes, father will send for her as soon as we decide. But you know, Mrs. Fairfield, I should keep house, as I always do, and Aunt Adelaide would only be with us in the cause of propriety.
gpt
Red Chimneys
human
Are you sure you could behave yourself, Patty? asked her father, teasingly,
gpt
Oh, yes, said Patty, drawing down the corners of her mouth demurely.
human
In fact, as I should be on my own responsibility, I'd have to be even more careful of my manners than I am at home.
gpt
Well, Puss, he said,
human
I really wanted you with us on our trip, but as you'd rather stay here, and as this way seems providentially opened for you, I can only say you may accept Mona's invitation if you choose.
gpt
Then I DO choose, you dear old Daddy! cried Patty, making a rush for her father, and, seating herself on the arm of his chair, she patted his head, while she told him how glad she was of his consent.
human
For, she said,
gpt
I made up my mind not to coax. If you didn't agree readily, I was going to abide by your wishes, without a murmur.
human
Oh, what a goody-girl! said Mr. Fairfield, laughing.
gpt
Now, you see, Virtue is its own reward.
human
And I'm SO glad! Mona declared, fervently.
gpt
Oh, Patty, we'll have perfectly elegant times! I was so afraid you wouldn't WANT to come to stay with me.
human
Oh, yes, I do, said Patty,
gpt
Let you have it, said Mona, promptly.
human
Your way is always better than mine.
gpt
But suppose you two quarrel, said Mr. Fairfield,
human
Oh, we won't quarrel, said Mona, confidently.
gpt
Patty's too sweet-tempered,--
human
And you're too amiable,