human
Little Billee, you're a dear! said Patty, as the next dance took the people away again.
gpt
How did you know I was going to sink through the floor in just one more minute?
human
I saw how tired you were, and though I hated to 'butt in' on your performance, I just felt I had to, to save you from collapse.
gpt
You DIDN'T 'butt in'! You're a beautiful dancer, better than Captain Sayre, in some ways, though you don't know so many fancy steps. But you picked up my idea of the apple blossom steps at once!
human
Because that's OUR dance. And you're my property to-night, anyway. Didn't Neptune crown the Spirit of the Sea?
gpt
Yes, and I haven't yet thanked you for this lovely wreath! It's the most beautiful thing! Where DID you get it?
human
I had it made, to replace the one I stole from you the night of the storm.
gpt
You didn't steal that,--I gave it to you.
human
Well, and so I give you this one in return. Will you wear it sometimes?
gpt
I'll wear it often, it's so lovely. And SO becoming,--isn't it?
human
Becoming? he said.
gpt
Yes, it IS! What isn't becoming to you, you little beauty?
human
There, there, don't flatter me! and Patty cast down her eyes demurely.
gpt
Oh, Jack, is this our dance?
human
You're a regular out and out belle to-night, Patty, he said, frankly.
gpt
All the men are crazy over you, and all the girls are envious.
human
said Patty, meekly.
gpt
It's this ridiculous green rig and my unkempt hair.
human
Shouldn't wonder, returned Jack, teasingly;
gpt
So do the boys, Patty retorted.
human
Isn't Bill Farnsworth stunning in that Neptune toga,--or whatever it's called?
gpt
Pooh, you'd think he was stunning in anything, wouldn't you?
human
Oh,--I don't know--
gpt
You're a rogue, Patty, he declared.
human
If you don't look out you'll grow up a flirt.
gpt
Am I flirting with you?
human
No,--not exactly. But you may, if you like.
gpt
I DON'T like! said Patty, decidedly.
human
We're good chums, Jack, and I want to stay so. No flirt nonsense about us, is there?
gpt
No, said Jack;
human
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