human
Why, mamma, where did you get it? Oh, the little lovely darling! and down she went on her knees by the side of the crib, to make a closer inspection.
gpt
O Ned, just look! did you ever see anything half so dear and sweet?
human
Yes, he said, with a meaning, laughing look into her sparkling face.
gpt
I see something at this moment that to my eyes is dearer and sweeter still. What does Vi think of it, mamma?
human
She is very proud and happy, Elsie answered with a smile.
gpt
I believe Zoe has expressed her views exactly.
human
It's Vi's, is it? said Zoe.
gpt
Come, Ned, do look at it. You ought to care a little about your----
human
Niece, supplied Elsie,
gpt
Another Elsie, I suppose,
human
Her father must be heard from before the name can be decided upon, his mother answered.
gpt
Vi wishes it named for me, but I should prefer to have another Violet.
human
I incline to think Captain Raymond will agree with her,
gpt
I never saw so young a baby, remarked Zoe.
human
How old is she, mamma?
gpt
A week to-day.
human
I'm tempted to break the tenth commandment, said Zoe, leaning over the babe and touching her lips to its velvet cheek.
gpt
I used to be very fond of dolls, and a live one would be so nice. I almost wish it was mine.
human
Don't forget that you would be only half owner if it was, said Edward laughing.
gpt
But come now, my dear, it is time we were attending to the duties of the toilet. The tea-bell will ring directly.
human
Well, I'll always want to share everything I have with you, she said.
gpt
Mamma, rising and putting her hand into her husband's,
human
And she has been the best and dearest of little wives, he said, returning the look of fond affection she had bent upon him,
gpt
I am rejoiced to hear it,