human
Now, who can this be from? he said, putting it down and looking at it curiously.
gpt
Better open it and see,
human
It's from Lady Jane Trevithick, he said soberly;
gpt
I'd rather not go, said Pam, putting down the letter.
human
I can't go--I've no frocks.
gpt
I should like you to go, Pam, said her father, wistfully.
human
The invitation is kindly meant, and Lady Jane moves in very good society, and is influential. Why should my girls be buried here? As for the frocks--I can spare ten pounds--I really can manage that. How much can be done with ten pounds, Mary?
gpt
Poor little girl!
human
A good deal. Oh! I hope Nancy Cullen is still at home! We'll go round after breakfast and see.
gpt
Must I go?
human
I think you ought to go, Pam, said her father;