human
I know what it is for! exclaimed Dora;
gpt
Is not Lady Rochford a great invalid?
human
Yes, and that is the reason mamma is going to see her. I believe they were at school together, or something of that kind.
gpt
I have heard it is such a beautiful place, said Amy;
human
I should so like to see it.
gpt
Then I wish you would go instead of me, replied Dora;
human
I am sick of beautiful places. What is the use of going six miles to see what you have just as well at home! It is all very natural for people who live in cottages to wish to look at fine houses; but really it is far too much trouble for me.
gpt
It is not merely the seeing fine houses, said Miss Morton,
human
There cannot be any better flowers at Rochford Park than we had at Wayland, persisted Dora;
gpt
Yes, replied Miss Morton;
human
I never could see any great pleasure in looking at other persons' beautiful things, continued Dora;
gpt
Lady Lucy Cunningham, said Margaret.
human
Morris told me about it this morning, and Bridget told her. I must say I should like to be called 'lady' of all things; should not you, Amy?
gpt
Yes, answered Amy,
human
I think,--I am sure I should.
gpt
It would not make you at all happier, my dear, she said;
human
But is there any harm in wishing it?
gpt
We can scarcely help wishing for things, replied Miss Morton;
human
I mean we can scarcely help the wish coming into our minds; but I think it is wrong not to try and get rid of it, and be contented with the situation in which we are placed.