human
O grandma, good-morning! Did you come to take us home?
gpt
Yes, dear child, and to bring you some news. Good-morning, Max, Lulu, Gracie, Walter--all of you--there's a little stranger at Ion.
human
A little stranger! was the simultaneous exclamation from all five, Max adding,
gpt
What sort? and Rosie,
human
Where from?
gpt
A very sweet, pretty little creature, I think; a little girl from 'No Man's Land,' was the smiling reply.
human
A new little sister for you, Max, Lulu, and Gracie, a niece for Rosie and Walter.
gpt
Is it a baby? Mamma's baby?
human
Yes, it is your mamma's baby, replied Grandma Rose.
gpt
Would you like to go home and see it?
human
O Lu, aren't you glad?
gpt
No! snapped Lulu,
human
Lulu! she said, just ready to cry,
gpt
Well, you'll see!