human
My gift to my little granddaughter, taking especial care to emphasize the relationship,
gpt
And why may I not present a doll to Phronsie Pepper, if I care to, pray tell?
human
Why? because you have always showed a marked dislike for the child, cried old Mr. King angrily,
gpt
Grandpapa--Grandpapa,
human
And to parade any special affection, such as the presentation of a gift indicates, is a piece of presumption on your part, I say it again, Cousin Eunice.
gpt
Grandpapa!
human
Now, Phronsie, turning to her,
gpt
pointing to a gorgeous affair reposing on the sofa, with Mrs. Algernon Chatterton's card attached to it,
human
Oh, Grandpapa!
gpt
Yes, child; I know what is best for you. Take that doll, and do exactly as I bid you.
human
Oh! how perfectly dreadful!
gpt
No use to say anything to father when he looks like that, groaned Jasper, when Polly besought him to try his influence,
human
O dear, dear! whispered Polly, back again,
gpt
I'm afraid not, said Jasper gloomily.
human
No; he's making her give it back; see, Polly.
gpt
You'll know it's for the best, Mr. King was repeating as he led the child to Mrs. Chatterton standing cold and silent at the end of the room,
human
taking the doll from Phronsie's hand, and placing it in the long, jeweled one.
gpt
My little granddaughter receives presents only from those who love her. All others are unwarranted, and must be returned.
human
She's sorry, Grandpapa, I know she is, and she loves me now. Please let me keep the doll.