human
Dress up by all means, if it pleases you. It will be interesting to see the result. But, of course, I must be absolved from any experiments of the kind.
gpt
Oh, of course! And mother, too, if she likes, though I should love to see her made-up as Shylock! You must not see or ask about our dresses until the night arrives. They must be a secret. You will lend us all your fineries, mother--won't you?
human
Bless your heart, yes! But I haven't got any! said Mrs. Asplin, in her funny Irish way.
gpt
They were all worn out long, long ago. She gave a little sigh for the memory of the days when she had a wardrobe full of pretty things and a dozen shimmery silk dresses hanging on the pegs, and then flashed a loving smile at her husband, in case he might think that she regretted their loss.
human
If there is anything about the rooms that would do, you are welcome to use them, she added, glancing vaguely at the sideboard and dumb waiter, while the boys laughed loudly at the idea of finding any