human
I hope we can get the daily paper, she moaned feebly.
gpt
I hate to go too far from the daily paper.
human
We'll get it if I have to build a flying machine and fly to Richmond for it,
gpt
The place is not half a mile from the post office, said Helen.
human
At least, that is the way it looks from the train. When can we get started? I don't think it is worth while to go back to school any more. We can all of us just stop.
gpt
Oh, Helen, of course we can't! Douglas is going to graduate, and Lucy and I have our exams next week. What would Father say at our giving up right now? You can quiturate all you've a mind to, but I intend to go on and graduate and go to college like Douglas,
human
I am afraid I'll have to give up college, but I am going to take my Bryn Mawr examinations just the same because I want Father to know I can stand them.
gpt
Give up college! Why, Douglas Carter, I don't see what you mean. You have been full of it all winter,
human
But Helen, you know perfectly well there is no more money.
gpt
Oh, I keep on forgetting!
human
There is one thing that I have forgotten, too, and I feel awfully bad about it after all his kindness, said Douglas.
gpt
That is, we must make no decided plans until we consult Dr. Wright.
human
Consult Dr. Wright, indeed! I'd like to know what's it to him, said Helen wrathfully.
gpt
Can't we even go on a summer trip without asking his permission?
human
Well, I think inasmuch as he has power of attorney and we can't do anything without money that we shall have to consult him. He'll be home to-morrow night and we can ask him immediately. I am pretty sure he will think it a good thing, though.
gpt
Maybe, but for goodness' sake, don't tell him it was my idea originally, as he hates me as much as I hate him, and if _he_ had thought of it, I just know I'd never have consented or thought it a good plan.
human
Well, I know one thing, said Miss Somerville,
gpt
I am dead tired and this child here is asleep. We had better go to bed and get all the rest we can if we are going to camp out for the summer.