human
Oh, Lizzie, it's my fairy lady!
gpt
Well, now! Who'd have thought of seeing you? she said to Dona.
human
Eric's been talking about you all the winter. He's been awful bad, he has. This is the first time I've had him out for months. He's still got that book you gave him. I should think he knows every story in it off by heart.
gpt
You're Silverstar! he said, gazing up at her with keen satisfaction.
human
Where are Bluebell and Princess Goldilocks?
gpt
They're not here to-day.
human
Oh, I do so want to see them!
gpt
They'll be sorry to miss you.
human
He'll talk of nothing else now, observed Lizzie.
gpt
You wouldn't believe what a fancy he's taken to you three; and he's a queer child--he doesn't like everybody.
human
I want to see the others!
gpt
Look here, said Dona hastily,
human
We'll be there,
gpt
That's if your ma says you're well enough,
human
We've just got to be on the cliff to-morrow, she said.
gpt
I wouldn't disappoint that child for a thousand pounds!
human
Auntie would send Hodson with us, I'm sure, if Elaine can't go. I'm so glad you happened to see him. We'd often wondered what had become of him, poor little chap! By the by, couldn't we take him something?
gpt
I'd thought of that. We'll fly down to Whitecliffe to-morrow, first thing after we get to Auntie's, and buy him a book at the Stores.
human
I hope to goodness it'll be a fine day, or perhaps they won't let him come.
gpt
I believe he'll cry his eyes out if they don't. He's tremendously set on it.