human
It looks as if we were getting up in the world,
gpt
You deserve to succeed, Paul, said his mother.
human
You have been industrious and faithful, and God has prospered you.
gpt
I have had a good mother to encourage me, said Paul,
human
You are right to say that, Paul, said Mrs. Norton.
gpt
It isn't every boy that has a good mother.
human
That is true. There are some boys I know who would do well if their mothers were not shiftless and intemperate. You remember Tommy O'Connor, mother, don't you?
gpt
Yes, Paul.
human
I met him in Nassau street yesterday. He was lounging about in rags, doing nothing. He asked me to lend him five cents. I asked him why he was not at work. He said his mother took all his money and spent it for drink. Then she got quarrelsome and beat him.
gpt
How can any mother behave in that way?
human
I don't know, but there is more than one mother that does it, though it's more likely to be the father.
gpt
Can I put on my new clothes, Paul?
human
Yes, said Paul.
gpt
It's Sunday, and we'll all put on our best clothes and go to church.
human
I should like that,