human
I've come back, Mother.
gpt
Very well,
human
How about the milking?
gpt
That's been done, hours ago.
human
Who did you get?
gpt
Get? I did it myself. I can milk as good as any of you.
human
Oh, Mother, why did you? he asked sorrowfully.
gpt
Why didn't you get one of Otto's boys?
human
I didn't want anybody to know I was in need of a boy, said Mrs. Ericson bitterly. She looked straight in front of her and her mouth tightened.
gpt
I always meant to give you the home farm,
human
Oh, Mother, he faltered,
gpt
I don't care about the farm. I came back because I thought you might be needing me, maybe.
human
Very well,