human
Lu, dear, can you give me an early breakfast to-morrow morning?
gpt
I think so, she returned, giving him an affectionate look and smile.
human
How early would you like to have it?
gpt
About seven, I think. I have told our coachman, Jack, that I want the carriage at eight. He will drive me into town and then return, so that carriage and horses will be ready at a reasonably early hour for the other three owners--our brother and sister and yourself.
human
It was certainly very kind and thoughtful in you to give such an order, she said with a smile,
gpt
And I should very much like to give it to you; but there is business that should have been attended to some time ago, and must not be longer delayed.
human
If it is, it shall not be your wife's fault, she replied.
gpt
The cook is still in the kitchen, and I will go and give my order for a seven-o'clock breakfast.
human
Lu, dear, Chester said, on her return,
gpt
No, you can't have that privilege while I'm your wife; she responded, with a saucy look and smile.
human
I intend to pour your coffee, and see that you have an appetizing breakfast and do justice to it.
gpt
Your presence will make it doubly enjoyable, dearest, he returned, putting an arm about her, and giving her a look of loving admiration,
human
Thank you, my dear husband, she replied;
gpt
It is, indeed! and we owe it to your good, kind, and most generous father.
human
He is that, most emphatically, responded Lucilla.
gpt
The dearest, best, and kindest father in the world.