human
But it's better than nothing,
gpt
I think, said Mrs. Parlin, smiling,
human
Katie does,
gpt
We cannot have the old home again, so we will make the new one as happy as we can. Isn't that the best way?
human
Of course it is, mamma,
gpt
I'm glad father's dressing-gown and slippers didn't get scorched, said Prudy;
human
Like what?
gpt
O, you know there are four parts playing at once, and it seems as if it was a man and his wife, and two children, all singing together!
human
I'm glad we brought so many flowers from aunt Eastman's, said Susy, brightening;
gpt
That is right, said Mrs. Parlin.
human
This is the first night in the new house: let us make it as cheerful as we can for dear papa. Susy, you may as well practise that new tune he likes so well.
gpt
O, mamma, said Prudy,
human
I'll tell you what I'll do! I'll make some vinegar candy!--if you'll boil it, you know, and pull it.
gpt
A very brilliant idea, my daughter. Your part will be the looking on, I suppose.
human
And what'll _I_ do? queried Dotty, twisting the inevitable lock of front hair;
gpt
The wisest thing you can do just now, dear, is to wash that berry-stain off your lips; then you may bring me a fresh ruffle to baste in the neck of this dress.