human
Now this is what I say! Why shouldn't there be lots of old houses along that road, or in that locality, that were there during Washington's time? And if standing still, why shouldn't there be old furniture, or odd bits, to be found in them?
gpt
Naturally the houses would be standing still--you wouldn't want them to be dancing a tango, would you?
human
Oh, pshaw, Nolla! scorned Nancy, in disgust at such a poor attempt to joke,
gpt
Well, what is your plan?
human
I say, let's drive along the River Road as far as Dobb's Ferry, and then turn off to this road and venture on any country road we find, that has old-fashioned houses which look as if they were built in 1776.
gpt
That sounds thrilling!
human
I think that plan will answer as well as anything Nolla has proposed, don't you?
gpt
Yes, we'll try your scheme out, Nan. But you'll have to be the guide through the country, as we haven't the least idea of the lay of the land,
human
We'll succeed splendidly, as long as we have this map,