human
Where are all the others? he inquired, throwing himself rather wearily into the rocker by her side.
gpt
I've been writing letters all the afternoon, and haven't heard a sound in the house.
human
They are all out, said Marjorie.
gpt
Father wanted Mother to see some colts he is thinking of buying, and Aunt Jessie has gone with them, for the sake of the drive. Undine has gone, too.
human
And how does it happen that you were left behind, like Cinderella. Wasn't there room in the wagon?
gpt
Oh, I could have squeezed in, or else ridden Roland, but I was too busy. I'm making a new hat, and that's always a very absorbing occupation. Don't you think it's going to be pretty?
human
I have no doubt it will be most becoming, said Mr. Carleton, smiling,
gpt
Of course I have. I've trimmed all my hats since I was twelve. I make my shirt-waists, too, all but the cutting out; Mother does that. Doesn't Elsie make her own things?
human
No, I'm afraid she doesn't; sewing isn't exactly in Elsie's line.
gpt
Perhaps she likes other kinds of work better, said Marjorie, cheerfully.
human
I suppose Aunt Julia is disappointed, though. Mother says she would be very sorry if I didn't like to sew; she thinks every girl should learn to make her own clothes.
gpt
I'm afraid your aunt isn't any more fond of sewing than Elsie is,