human
In the days when we went gipsying, A long time ago.
gpt
What's gipsying, mother?
human
Something like picnicking, darling. People who live in the country, or who are rich, --here Mrs. Home sighed--
gpt
Was that some time ago, mother?
human
It would seem a long, long time to you, darling; but it was not so many years ago.
gpt
Mother, asked Harold,
human
We cannot live in the country, she said,
gpt
Then why aren't we rich?
human
Because--because--I cannot answer you that, Harold; and now I must run downstairs again. Father is coming in earlier than usual to-night, and you and Daisy may come down for a little bit after tea--that is, if you promise to be very good children now, and not to quarrel. See, baby has dropped asleep; who will sit by him and keep him from waking until Anne comes back?
gpt
I, mother, said Harold, and,
human
I, mother,
gpt
That is best, said the gentle-voiced mother;