human
By the way, Peggy, where are Dorothy’s Christmas presents?
gpt
Mother Raymond!
human
Well, what is it, child?
gpt
Mother, they’re lost.
human
Lost? You don’t mean all of them?
gpt
I’m--I’m afraid so. Peggy looked shamed-facedly at the carpet.
human
We both had our arms full, and I’m sure neither of us had a bundle coming home in the car. I suppose when I found Dorothy was lost, I let everything drop.
gpt
And when Dorothy saw the Santa Claus she probably did the same, said Mrs. Raymond, laughing a little.
human
It isn’t a great loss as far as their value is concerned, but I’m afraid she will be dreadfully disappointed.
gpt
I can slip down town to-morrow, mother, and get duplicates of everything. But I guess I’ll go alone. I don’t feel equal to taking Dorothy shopping again till Christmas is over.