human
I find that I must try to break away from New York in early Spring, and the doctor says a sea-voyage is the best vacation I can possibly take. Hence I wanted to have my two girls with me. If you are planning to go to the South Seas I suppose it will be out of the question for you to go to the Orient, on _my_ planned trip?
gpt
Oh'ed and Ah'ed
human
I had jotted down a list of names of sociable spirits, such as the Fabians, the Ashbys, the Alexanders, the Brewsters, the Maynards, the Latimers, the Evans, the Stewarts, and Mrs. Courtney with Jack Baxter to look after her in lieu of other escort. It may be impossible for all members in the families I mention to continue with us on the voyage, but they can accompany us part way and then come back home. I planned to go via the Panama Canal, and thus on to Hawaii, touching there for a short visit to the Islands, and those of our party who must return to the States, can get back by steamer to California and thence to their respective homes. We will sail on to the land of cherry blossoms and pigtails. But you girls with one short sentence blast all these cherished dreams.
gpt
Oh, no, Dalky! We wouldn't change your plans for the world! exclaimed Polly, anxiously.
human
You see, the South Sea Isles will wait until we can get there, but you and your plans are apt to change--as the railroad guides read--without notice at any time!
gpt
Well just mull over this project for a time and give me your individual opinions about it. Of course, we would be crowded if everyone in the families mentioned were to accept my invitation and take the round trip; but I feel quite safe in inviting all because I am sure I can bank on certain ones refusing to go.
human
I don't believe you could tear father or mother away from Pebbly Pit,
gpt
And I know for certain that mother and Bob wouldn't give up their summer season at a fashionable resort, just to join a party of old-fashioned sea-farers,
human
Do you think you could persuade your father to join us?
gpt
I bet he would go as far as Honolulu, anyway!
human
That's one for certain to start with!
gpt
Then there is Polly and myself and Mrs. Courtney, for certain--and that makes four; with yourself, we are five!
human
Then it is settled, eh? We sail for the Orient without more ado, just as soon as your extensive business deals are done and you will need a long rest in order to recuperate for next year's work,
gpt
If our two clients would postpone their decorating for a year, we might be able to start tomorrow,
human
But the clients are obdurate, especially when the decorators need payment and prestige to succeed in their profession. Besides, the owner of the yacht is not keen on sailing the seas in the middle of winter and then land in China in the wet season.
gpt
Yes, he is right,
human
If we should really take such a trip, Dalky, what is the best time of the year to start?