human
Now, father --she only called him father when she was angry, or dreadfully in earnest--
gpt
Now, father! if you begin your teasing, I'll jump from the carriage. I'll not ride with a grown man who doesn't know how to behave in his daughter's company.
human
Teasing? Why, I wasn't thinking of teasing. I was just going to remark that the weather is very warm for the season, and then I intended to suggest to Gabriel that, as I proposed to get you a blue parasol, he would do well to get him a red one.
gpt
And why should Gabriel get a parasol?
human
Why, simply to be in the fashion, her father replied.
gpt
I remember the time when you cried for a hat because Gabriel had one; I also remember that once when you were wearing a sun-bonnet, Gabriel borrowed one and wore it--and a pretty figure he cut in it.
human
I don't see how you can remember it,
gpt
Well, I don't see how in the world I could forget it,
human
You say Margaret Gaither has a daughter, Gabriel? said Dr. Dorrington, suddenly growing serious, much to the relief of the others.
gpt
And about Nan's age? Well, you will have to go in with me, daughter, and see her. If her mother is seriously ill, it will be a great comfort to her to have near her some one of her own age.