human
Dear mother!
gpt
We are very glad to see you, captain, she said.
human
Your telegram this morning was a delightful surprise.
gpt
Yes, it was, indeed, to all of us who knew of its coming,
human
My wife! how is she? and the children? are they all well?
gpt
All well, was the answer.
human
We told Violet you had reported yourself in Washington, and she will not be overcome at sight of you. You will find her in her own rooms.
gpt
Can this be my baby girl? this plump, rosy little darling?
human
Papa! she cried, throwing her arms about his neck and hugging him tightly, while he kissed her again and again with ardent affection,
gpt
Ah! he exclaimed, letting her lead him on.
human
I had not heard, have not had a letter for three or four weeks.