human
It's 'cos of father, she said;
gpt
Don't worry me, Sibyl, you know my views. I want you to be just a sensible, good child, without any of those high-flown notions. When we return to town you must make up for your long holiday. You must do your lessons with extreme care, and try to please Miss Winstead.
human
And to please father and Lord Jesus.
gpt
Yes, yes, child.
human
And to have a ride every morning on my darling pony?
gpt
We will try and manage that. Lord Grayleigh has been almost silly over that pony; I doubt whether it is wise for you to have it.
human
Oh, mother, he did say he would buy everything--the pony, the saddle, the habit, and he would 'ford the food, too. You have not got to pay out any money, mother, have you?
gpt
Hush, don't talk so loud.