human
But, she said, aloud,
gpt
I'd do it again. I'd do anything to protect her. But I hope I was polite? Then she thought how courageous Mrs. Cyrus was.
human
She's as brave as a lion!
gpt
Gussie, I wouldn't cry. Confound that female, coming over and stirring you up! Now don't, Gussie! Why, I never thought of--Gussie, I wouldn't cry--
human
I have worried almost to death. Pro-promise!
gpt
Oh, your granny was Mur-- Gussie, my dear, now _don't_.
human
Dr. Lavendar said you'd always been so sensible; he said he didn't see how you could think of such a dreadful thing.
gpt
What! Lavendar? I'll thank Lavendar to mind his business! Captain Price forgot Gussie; he spoke
human
gpt
Dog-gone these people that pry into-- Oh, now, Gussie, _don't_!
human
I've worried so awfully, said Mrs. Cyrus.
gpt
Everybody is talking about you. And Dr. Lavendar is so--so angry about it; and now the daughter has charged on me as though it is my fault! Of course, she is queer, but--
human
Queer? she's queer as Dick's hatband! Why do you listen to her? Gussie, such an idea never entered my head--or Mrs. North's either.
gpt
Oh yes, it has! Her daughter said that she had had to speak to her--
human
You're a pack of fools, the whole caboodle! I swear I--
gpt
Oh, don't blaspheme!
human
Hi, there, Cyrus! Come aft, will you? Gussie's getting white around the gills--Cyrus!