human
How do you stand it? asked Uncle Dick, smiling at Mrs. Littell who presided at one end of the table.
gpt
I should think they would drive you distracted.
human
I am only distracted when Mr. Littell and I are here alone, she rejoined.
gpt
This is what keeps us young.
human
You've only a shake to eat in, Betty, exclaimed Bobby Littell, who was very dark and very gay and very much alive all of the time.
gpt
Do hurry. We're 'most through.
human
Dear me! what can I eat in a shake? murmured Betty, as the soup was placed before her.
gpt
And I am hungry.
human
A milk-shake should be absorbed in a shake,
gpt
I need more than that, Bob, after what I have been through this morning. Such a job as shopping is! And oh, Bobby! I've got the loveliest thing to show you. You'll just squeal!
human
What is it? cried Bobby, eager and big-eyed at once.
gpt
Do hurry your luncheon, Betty. We've all got to change, and it's almost time.
human
Time for what?
gpt
Give Betty time to eat properly. Whatever it is, Betty, it can't begin until you are ready.
human
I'm through, Mother, said Bobby.
gpt
May I be excused? I'll have to help Esther, you know. You'd better forget your appetite, Betty, she whispered as she passed the latter on her way out of the room.
human
Time and tide wait for no man--or girl either.
gpt
What does she mean? wondered Betty, and became a little anxious as the others began to rise, too, and were excused.
human
Have we got to change? What is it--the movies? Or a party? Of course, it isn't skating? Even if there was a little scale of ice last night, it would never in this world bear us,
gpt
You've got to be ready in twenty minutes. The horses won't stand this cold weather--not under saddle.
human
Saddle! Horses! gasped Betty Gordon, rising right up from the table with the soup spoon in her hand.
gpt
I--I don't believe I want any more luncheon, Mrs. Littell. Really, I don't need any more. Will you please excuse me?
human
Not if you run away with my spoon, Betty, laughed her hostess.
gpt
It was the dish that ran away with the spoon, and you are not a dish, dear.
human
She'll be dished if she doesn't hurry,
gpt
Sit down and finish your luncheon, Betty, advised Mrs. Littell.
human
I assure you that they will not go without you. The men can walk the horses about a little if it is necessary.