human
It was really remarkable, he said.
gpt
If she had fought with Kitty, or if she had tried to swim ashore and had not called for assistance, they might easily have both been drowned. It is extraordinary that a child of that age should keep her head, and show such coolness and decision.
human
It wasn't remarkable at all, Dolly declared, as soon as he was gone.
gpt
It was just because you said that on the piazza that night.
human
Said what?
gpt
Why, Mamma, surely you haven't forgotten. It was that about presence of mind, you know. I taught it to myself, and have said it over and over ever since,--'Keep cool; have your wits about you.' I said it in the water when Kitty was pulling me under.
human
Did you, really?
gpt
Indeed, I did. And then I seemed to know what to do.
human
Well, it was a good lesson, said Mrs. Ware, with glistening eyes.
gpt
I am glad and thankful that you learned it when you did, Dolly.
human
Are you proud of me?
gpt
Yes, I am proud of you.