human
Wasn't that _splendid_? Betty is getting better and better!
gpt
I hope she won't do that again, though,
human
Oh, that's perfectly safe for Betty, Mrs. Lee. They wouldn't let her try it if she weren't used to it and Betty can just do almost anything. Besides, it isn't as close to the board when she does it as it looks. If you were right up at that end you'd see.
gpt
I see. I have heard Betty talk about all this so much, but I must say that all the remarks about this and that sort of a stroke and the different kinds of diving have rather gone over my head. I've not been able to get to the little meets the girls have had. This is delightful, the big pool and all the excitement. No wonder the girls like it, but Betty did not seem to be excited over it or care about taking first place. I wonder why?
human
Betty's pretty level-headed, laughed Carolyn.
gpt
She's getting ready to do big things in her next two years, you see, big things for the G. A. A. So she isn't going to get all worked up now. I shouldn't wonder if she did get the best record for the diving, though. Those other girls weren't half so good on that event, though that senior girl from North High is a wonder in swimming. Wait till those speed tests--or events--come off and watch her. Without her cap Betty'd be a goldfish, Kathryn!
human
Amy Lou, said she,
gpt
Oh, yes, soberly said Amy Lou, watching the next group of contestants come in from out behind the curtains and stand in readiness.
human
I'm going to be a G. A. A.
gpt
The whole association, Amy Lou?
human
Yes, said she.
gpt
I can swim now a little, up at Grandma's, can't I Mamma?
human
Yes, dear--but watch and keep still. The girls are going to start.