human
Heave ahoy! she called cheerily.
gpt
We are about to sail the ocean blue! How do you like my pull-for-the-shore effect? Say, have you ever been on a boat? Is it anything as bad as a Pullman sleeper?
human
My dear, I have been on neither!
gpt
Gee, I hope the berths are longer! she exclaimed.
human
They were built on the idea that none of the natives would want to leave California, I guess, and they were darn near right! So you've never been anywhere. Well, I had a hunch I'd be the one to do the chaperoning. Never mind, I'll show you the world. I have decided overnight that I really ought to take you in charge, and I'm not one to shirk my duty.
gpt
Very well, my dear, said I.
human
But first may I suggest that a simple coat and skirt would be less conspicuous and quite as appropriate? Will you not change to it, if you have one?
gpt
All right; I will if you will smooth out those groups of curls,
human
But I have worn them always!
gpt
Just the same, they are the limit! she said stubbornly.
human
And so are those silk gloves. Come on, let me fix your hair! No--I have a bright idea. Let's have the girl that does hair here in the hotel fix you up. Come on, be a sport!
gpt
Miss Peaches! I said.
human
Your father engaged me as I am, and I feel it incumbent upon me to remain thus.
gpt
Oh, all right!