human
You promised to take us to see the Tommies,
gpt
The Commandant didn't want me to bring visitors to-day. There's a little whitewashing and papering going on, and the place is in rather a mess. You shall come another time, when we're all decorated and in apple-pie order. Besides, we haven't many soldiers this week. We sent away a batch of convalescents last Thursday, and we're expecting a fresh contingent in any day. That's why we're taking the opportunity to have a special cleaning.
human
I wish I were old enough to be a V.A.D.! sighed Marjorie.
gpt
I'd love it better than anything else I can think of. It's my dream at present.
human
I enjoy it thoroughly, said Elaine;
gpt
They're going to start next month, and I mean to join. I've put my name down.
human
And Dona too?
gpt
They're not for Juniors. We have a First Aid Instruction class of our own, explained Dona;
human
Poor old girl! Perhaps another victim will arrive at half-term and take your place, then you'll have the satisfaction of performing all those operations upon her. I've been through the same mill myself once upon a time.
gpt
The Tamarisks