human
Evidently the moon is not made of green cheese, as Grandnurse always thought, pondered Monica with the pride of the discoverer.
gpt
I must remember to tell her that.
human
Are you aware that you are on the wrong side of the moon?
gpt
The little blind man in the cave told me it is the right side for me,
human
Oh!! He's never done so before. But if Toady told you that, then no one can blame the Gardeness. Who are you?
gpt
I am Monica.
human
It's a strange name. Some parents have queer fancies. You are the first moon child who has ever come back. How you have grown, to be sure; I shouldn't have known you! When she heard Monica's errand and had refreshed her memory as to where she lived, she remarked with surprise,
gpt
We've had an order for one to be sent to your address to-day. We always forward to customers' houses. But people _never_ come and fetch them. It's a most unheard-of proceeding! added the little lady with a toss of her pretty head.
human
Where's your check?
gpt
Cheque? Have I got to buy it? I've just spent all my money on a new doll, said Monica, her eyes filling with tears,
human
We're on the check system here, said the little lady, smiling.
gpt
Come with me and I'll show you round, then you'll see what nonsense you're talking.
human
Who are you, please?
gpt
Where you come from, clever people call me Selene. Here, I am the Gardeness.--Your pass check, she added in a business-like way.
human
To Order or Bearer--which do you want? The child hesitated.
gpt
You want to order a baby, I suppose?
human
Oh yes, I've come to fetch it.
gpt
But you can't have a cheque to Order and Bearer at the same time.
human
Can't I? inquired Monica plaintively.
gpt
How can I take it, then?
human
That will be my business, whispered her companion mysteriously; then added loudly:
gpt
The little ones are being checked in the Counting House now. Be quick, or the pick of the choice will be gone.
human
To Order,
gpt
They are always on order, remarked the Gardeness as she led Monica up a high flight of steps,
human
Bee's Wedding.