human
Oh, Hugh, I'd love it!
gpt
All right, so should I, he smiled.
human
I think you need a bit of pleasure. Things going rather hard for you, dear?
gpt
I'm sorry, he said,
human
Very sorry. You miss Mother, I know; we all do. But I think you are learning a good deal this summer without her. I've been watching you, and you are more self-reliant and capable every day. Several people have spoken to me about the way you answer the 'phone and the intelligent answers you give them. I don't know what I should do without you.
gpt
Oh, Hugh! Hugh dear, I _am_ sorry I acted so to-night!
human
There, there, he patted her gently.
gpt
You didn't mean to be cross, we all know that. You were tired and so was Aunt Trudy. I guess this heat has about worn everybody out. I tried to warn you, but the fireworks had to blaze up. Now kiss me, like my sweet girl, for I'm going out again, and then make your peace with Aunt Trudy. And to-morrow morning we'll leave dull care behind us and enjoy ourselves for a few hours.
human
Shirley would love to go,
gpt
All right, I thought you ought to leave the cares behind, but we'll take Shirley if you say so,