human
How did it go, Mrs. Parsons? We're practising for our great scene in the Pageant--the Spirit of the Sea, tossed by old Father Neptune. I do my part all right, but Miss Fairfield needs more practice, don't you think so?
gpt
Patty looked scared to death, she said, with reminiscent criticism.
human
Oughtn't she to look more gay and careless?
gpt
She certainly ought, assented Bill.
human
Will you try the scene once more, Miss Fairfield, with Mrs. Parsons for audience?
gpt
I will not!
human
I didn't know you were to have acting on the floats,
gpt
I'm not sure that we shall, returned Farnsworth, easily.
human
I had a notion it would be effective, but perhaps not. Do you know where Miss Dow is, by any chance?
gpt
Why, I think she's just starting for the Sayres'. Yes, there she goes now,--walking down the path.
human
WILL you excuse me then, Mrs. Parsons, if I make a hurried exit? I want to see her on a MOST important matter.