human
We all have each other, said Dorothy to the other children,
gpt
It would be very nice, said grandma, much gratified by Dorothy's thoughtfulness;
human
I don't really feel lonely, you know; it isn't that. But I would enjoy having Mrs. Thurston here for a time, and I am sure she would enjoy it too.
gpt
Hooray for Mrs. Thurston! shouted Leicester;
human
I want Gladys Miller, said Fairy.
gpt
The twins have each other, and Dorothy has grandma, but I don't seem to have any little playmate, 'cept Mrs. Hickox, and she's so supernumerated.
human
Why, we'll each invite one guest. That's a fine idea! There's plenty of room, and as to the extra work, if we all do a little more each day, it won't amount to much. I'll ask Edith Putnam, and Lilian, of course, you'll want May Lewis.
gpt
Yes, of course, cried Lilian;
human
I'd love to have May up here. I never once thought of it before.
gpt
I'll tell you what! exclaimed Leicester.
human
Now here's a really brilliant idea. Let Tessie invite some friend of hers too, and then she can help you girls with the work.
gpt
That _is_ a good idea, said Grandma Dorrance, approvingly.
human
We'd have to have extra help, with so many more people, and if Tessie has any friend who would like to come for a week, it would be very satisfactory. Of course we will pay her wages.
gpt
Wowly-wow-wow! exclaimed Leicester;
human
Yes, and we'll give Mrs. Thurston that big pleasant room next to grandma's. Tessie and I will begin to-day to get the rooms ready.
gpt
Hold on, sis, don't go too fast; you haven't had any acceptances yet to the invitations you haven't yet sent!
human
No, but they'll all come fast enough; we'll each write to-day, and we'll tell the people to get together, and all come up in a bunch, said Lilian.
gpt
I know May Lewis's mother wouldn't let her come alone, but with Mrs. Thurston, it will be all right.
human
And Captain Kane can bring the whole crowd up from the station, said Leicester;
gpt
Perhaps it will be too hard on you, Dorothy, said Mrs. Dorrance;
human
Oh, that will be all right, grannymother; and perhaps the lady Tessie invites will be able to help out with the cooking.
gpt
Gladys's room must be next to mine, said Fairy,