human
Hugh, she said seriously, when the doctor had prescribed for Sarah's sick pussy cat and the anxious mistress had gone off to tuck the patient in bed down cellar.
gpt
Hugh, couldn't I take hot coffee and doughnuts to the boys while they are working in the snow afternoons? I know they must get hungry and it is so cold and windy down Plummers Lane--the wind comes across the marsh.
human
Go ahead, her brother encouraged her.
gpt
Get Sarah to help you. I imagine Jack is having a tough time and he'll appreciate a little unspoken sympathy. I'll give you a testimonial for your coffee, Rosemary, if you think you need one; where are the doughnuts coming from?
human
They're all made, a stone crock full, dimpled Rosemary.
gpt
That was what made me think of doing it. We'll come home from school and get the big tin pail with the lid and a pan of doughnuts. But I can't carry twelve cups.
human
Paper ones will do, the doctor assured her.
gpt
The boys will gulp the coffee before it can possibly seep through. Make Sarah do her share, and don't stay late, either one of you.