human
Why, Nell, she said,
gpt
Oh, yes, I could, said Nelly.
human
Rob and I often walk up to the top of the hill: it's only a little way from Billy's house, and we often go there; and I know I could sell all our eggs,--and some butter too, if we could make enough to spare. I'd like to, too. I think it would be good fun.
gpt
I'll ask your father, replied Mrs. March.
human
I don't think he'd be willing: but if we could get a little money that way, it would be very nice. We don't need half the eggs.
gpt
What a child Nelly is! he exclaimed.
human
I can't bear to have her go round among those rough miners. I've often thought myself of carrying things up there to sell; but I thought my time was worth more on the farm than any thing I could make selling eggs. Oh, Sarah! he exclaimed,
gpt
I never thought we should come to such a pass as this.
human
Now, Robert, don't be foolish, said Mrs. March, gayly.
gpt
There isn't the least disgrace in selling butter and eggs. I'd as soon earn a living in that way as in any other. But I wouldn't like to have Nelly run any risk of being rudely treated.
human
I don't believe she would be, said Mr. March;