human
Very glad to know you, said the railroad president, with a genial smile overspreading his features.
gpt
I feel as if I knew Morr already. I have met his father and mother several times in Washington.
human
Yes, so dad wrote,
gpt
And I feel as if I knew you, and Miss Belle, said Dave.
human
I've heard so much about you from Laura.
gpt
And we've heard so much about you! cried Belle.
human
Oh, wasn't it simply wonderful how you found your folks! Why, it's almost like a page out of a fairy book!
gpt
Not quite, put in Phil.
human
Fairy stories aren't true, while this really happened.
gpt
Some day Dave has got to tell me the whole story from beginning to end, said Belle.
human
You see, I'm going to call you Dave, and you must call me Belle.
gpt
Well, we can't stop for stories just now, said Mr. Endicott.
human
It's a long ride to the ranch, and they'll be more than hungry by the time we get there. Todd, bring up the horses, and tell Jerry to dump all the baggage in the wagon. Do you all want to ride horseback, or does somebody prefer a seat in the wagon?
gpt
Oh, let us ride horseback, if you have animals enough! cried Laura.
human
You're willing, aren't you, Jessie?
gpt
I--I guess so, said Jessie, rather timidly.
human
That is, if you don't ride too fast.
gpt
We'll take it easy, said Belle.
human
And if you get tired you can wait for the wagon.