human
Oh, Tess! what are you doing?
gpt
I--I--er--gug--I--was--
human
You poor child! exclaimed Ruth, reaching for a towel, to dry the dripping face.
gpt
Did you fall in? And what possessed you to put on your bathing suit?
human
And what _have_ you got around your waist?
gpt
That--that--that's my--my _life preserver_! exploded Tess.
human
If--if you'll take the towel out of my moo-oo-oo-uth I'll t-t-tell--you!
gpt
Yes, do let's let her tell, for mercy's sake! exclaimed Ruth.
human
Did your head go under, Tessie, dear?