human
Only nine ladies present! she said,
gpt
What work have you on hand?
human
We have just made a beginning, Mrs. Elliot answered with a sigh.
gpt
There's half a dozen fine shirts to make, and a pile of sheets and pillowcases, dresses and aprons for four little girls, table-cloths and towels to hem, and I know not what else. We always have sent a bed-quilt, but this barrel must go without it. It's a pity, too, for they need bedding.
human
Why, so it is, said Miss Ruth.
gpt
Susie, --to a little girl sitting close beside her,--
human
Where could we meet, Aunt Ruth?
gpt
Here in my room, Susie, if mamma has no objection.
human
Certainly not, Mrs. Elliot said;
gpt
Yes, indeed, Mary; I shall really enjoy it.
human
And would you cut out the blocks for us, and show us how to keep them from getting all _skewonical_, like the cradle-quilt I made for Amelia Adeline?
gpt
Yes; and I could tell you stories while you were working. How would that do?
human
Why, it would be splendid! said the little girl.
gpt
There comes Mollie, I guess, by the noise. Won't she be glad? Say, Mollie!--why, what a looking object!