human
If I didn't remember that one of the things Hannah liked me for first was my habit of sitting quietly without work, she said,
gpt
I should be tempted to improve these minutes by finishing the carving design I am making to go over the fireplace.
human
What is it? Let us see it, and maybe we'll let you. You have such a peaceful way of working you don't make me nervous as some people do.
gpt
It is there on the desk.
human
L-a-e,
gpt
I know. _Laetus sorte mea!_ It means 'Happy in my lot!' It is in the book Tante Edith sent me for my birthday, about the little cripple.
human
O, yes, _The Story of a Short Life_. I've read that, too, said Hannah,
gpt
I'm glad you both know the story. I expected Hannah to, but hardly Frieda. Did you read it all by yourself, dear?
human
Yes, answered Frieda proudly.
gpt
I have read seven English books, and I like that best. Mother and I made a list of Poor Things the way Leonard did.
human
O, how nice! cried Hannah.
gpt
Did you put Bertha's lame sister on it?
human
Yes, and Onkel Heinrich's brother who can not see and is always cheerful, and the little woman who sells string and roses in the shop under us, and Edna Helm who had to stop school and go to work because her father couldn't afford to take care of her.
gpt
Poor Edna! said Hannah.
human
I liked her best of all your friends. I'm going to start a Poor Things book myself, when I get home.
gpt
Have you ever heard of the Guild of Brave Poor Things in England?