human
Perhaps you may change your mind by that time, she answered Lulu, with pleasant tone and smile;
gpt
Yes, ma'am, she said with a little hesitation,
human
The more need to learn then, dear. Mamma Vi is basting a seam for you, and will show you how to sew it.
gpt
And when we all get started there'll be some nice story read aloud, won't there, mamma?
human
Yes; your sister Elsie will be the reader to-day, and the book Scott's 'Lady of the Lake.'
gpt
Oh, how nice! cried Rosie in delight;
human
In my little sister's opinion,
gpt
And that of all present, I presume, said
human
Grandma Rose.
gpt
I am fortunate in having so appreciative an audience,
human
Mamma Vi, she whispered with heightened color,
gpt
I can't sew as well as Gracie, and I'm ashamed to have anybody see my poor work.
human
Never mind, dear, we won't show your first attempts, and you will find this coarse, soft muslin easy to learn on, Violet answered in the same low tone.
gpt
See, this is the way, taking a few stitches.
human
Your father told me he wanted his dear little girls to learn every womanly accomplishment, and I feel sure you will do your best to please him. Take pains, and you may be able to send him some specimen of your work as a Christmas gift. Would you not enjoy that?
gpt
Yes, ma'am, yes indeed!
human
Mamma, said Gracie, coming to Violet's other side,
gpt
Then you may help us, little girlie, Violet said, kissing the little fair cheek,