human
Hunt around, Daisy, Patty said, knowing it best to keep the girl occupied.
gpt
Surely you can find something to put round our shoulders. An afghan or even a table cover would do for a dressing jacket.
human
They're bookcase curtains, she explained.
gpt
I slipped the rings off the pole. See, we can each have one.
human
Good! said Patty, draping the curtain round her shoulders, sontag fashion.
gpt
These are fine. Now, see, I'm getting your dress quite fluffy again.
human
So you are. I'll finish it, and you do your own. Aren't you going to bed, Patty?
gpt
No, not exactly. Suppose we sleep here. You take the couch, and I'll doze in this big armchair.
human
Are you--are you frightened, Patty?
gpt
N--no; NO! Of course I'm not! What's there to be afraid of?
human
Well--I am,
gpt
Daisy Dow! You stop that! I'd be all right if you'd behave yourself! Now, don't you get hysterical! If you do, I'll--I'll telephone for the doctor! Oh, Daisy! the TELEPHONE! WHY didn't we think of that before? There MUST be one! Let's hunt for it.