human
now, and Mrs. Lee reported a large gathering of charming ladies, some of them not so attractive or cultured, but many of them simple and interesting with the results of many opportunities for travel and reading, study and pleasure.
gpt
The countess herself is very delightful as a hostess, Betty, said Mrs. Lee.
human
I feel sure that if she entertains for Lucia it will be a gathering planned in every detail.
gpt
by the arrival of invitations for Lucia's friends, invitations with a
human
Oh, dear, why aren't I Lucia's friend and a little older? sighed Doris, whimsically, examining the pretty invitation.
gpt
I'd always keep this, Betty, but if you don't care for it, let me have it.
human
You can borrow it any time you want it, but it has to go among the archives, Dorry. I'm sorry you can't go; but it's very likely, if we stay here and Father is in the same business, that you can go there some time.
gpt
But that isn't now,
human
Budd Leroy, also, who had shown recent signs of being interested in Betty Lee, made a similar remark about meeting her at Lucia's, though he did not suggest himself as her partner.
gpt
Do you suppose the countess will wear her 'tie-airy?'
human
Do countesses have tiaras? asked Betty.
gpt
I hope whatever she has she will wear it. What is the use of being a countess if you can't have some sign of it?
human
Sure Mike,
gpt
We're taking care of my sorority and your little crowd, Betty, which is my crowd, too, though they don't seem to know it since I joined the sorority. I didn't think it would make that difference.
human
Do you really care about the girls, Lucia?
gpt
Of course I do.
human
Then I'll tell them, if you don't mind.
gpt
Tell away,