human
It would do just as well if we got up there early enough to be all through with selling things, and get in to Mr. Kleesman's before nine o'clock: wouldn't it, Nell?
gpt
Why, yes, said Nelly,
human
What in the world are you about, children?
gpt
Getting up, mamma, answered Nelly.
human
We're going up to town real early, so as to get out of the way of the boys, and have a good long time at Mr. Kleesman's. It takes about three hours to do what he does to the ore. Can't we go?
gpt
I have no objection, replied Mrs. March;
human
Oh, no! no! please, dear mamma, don't! cried Nelly.
gpt
It's only four o'clock by the clock downstairs: I've just been down. We can get plenty to eat without you. There is beautiful cream in the pantry; and a whole lot of cold potatoes.
human
I don't think cold potatoes are a very good breakfast.
gpt
Why, mamma! mamma! cried Rob,