human
Your point is well taken. It proves the wisdom of getting the advice of a woman on such a matter. Now I had thought also of a book--
gpt
I'll tell you! cried Sharlee, nearly bowled over by a brilliant inspiration.
human
A _great_ many men that I know make it a rule to send flowers to girls that are sick, and--
gpt
It does seem foolish--_such_ a waste, doesn't it?--but really you've no idea how mad girls are about flowers, or how much real joy they can bring into a sick-room. And, by changing the water often, and--so on, they last a _long_ time, really an incredible time--
human
You recommend flowers, then? Very well, he said resolutely--
gpt
Well, I advise roses.
human
Roses--good. I had forgotten them for the moment. White roses?
gpt
No, no! Let them be the reddest you can find.
human
Next, as to the cost of red roses.
gpt
Oh, there'll be no trouble about _that_. Simply tell the florist that you want seventy-five cents' worth, and he will give you a fine bunch of them. By the way, I'd better put his name and address down on a piece of paper for you. Be sure to go to this one because I know him, and he's extremely reliable.