human
Rosemary, my dear child, what is the matter? Miss Parsons bustled in, followed by the three elderly women who were to wash the dishes.
gpt
Are you tired out? Was the dinner too much work?
human
The soup! choked Rosemary.
gpt
Nobody could eat it. And I took such pains with it.
human
Well, I was sorry afterward that I told you to salt it again, said Miss Parsons regretfully.
gpt
I suppose you were nervous and added too much. But don't let that grieve you dear. The rest of the dinner was perfectly delicious and you should hear what people are saying about you. I want you to come down to the gymnasium now and meet some of the teachers.
human
Miss Parsons, I didn't over-salt the soup, protested Rosemary earnestly.
gpt
I tasted it before and added just a dash as you told me; and then I tasted it again, and it was all right. I _know_ I didn't put in too much salt.
human
Oh, nonsense, Rosemary, you were excited, that's all, said Miss Parsons briskly.
gpt
Any one is likely to make a mistake when she has a good deal on her mind. Don't give it another thought, and if you do, just remember it is a warning against the next time. I like to think that every mistake we make keeps us from running into danger some other time when the results might be more serious.