human
I hope you will be a better and more talented man, my boy, he said,
gpt
Good-mornin', cap'n. I'se got a lettah hyah for you, sah.
human
Ah, good-morning, Ben, and thank you for bringing it,
gpt
You's bery welcom, sah,
human
From Washington,
gpt
Must you go very soon, papa?
human
Within three days, my boy. But we won't say anything about it until after prayers, but let Mamma Vi and your sisters enjoy their breakfast in peace.
gpt
Yes, sir. Papa, I wish I was going with you!
human
But think how your sisters would miss you, Max.
gpt
Yes, sir, I suppose they would. I hadn't thought of that.
human
Besides, I want you to take my place to Mamma Vi as nearly as you can,
gpt
O papa, thank you! cried the boy, his face growing bright with pleased surprise.
human
I will try my very best and do all for her that I can.
gpt
I don't doubt it, my son. And now let us go in, for it must be breakfast-time, I think.
human
Good-morning, papa,
gpt
Good-morning, my dear little daughters.