human
I have enjoyed myself, said the girl, jumping up.
gpt
I do think you are the nicest people anywhere; and as to your dogs, they are simply glorious. Might not I come here again some day, and--and bring my sisters with me? They are twins, you know. Do you mind twins?
human
Bless your sweet voice! said Mrs. Miles;
gpt
My sisters are very nice, considering that they are twins, said Betty, who was always careful not to overpraise her own people;
human
Lor', miss, he must be an awful beast! We're dead nuts agen spiders at the Stoke Farm.
gpt
It is strange, she said,
human
It all depends, miss, on whether Mrs. Haddo gives you leave. 'Tain't the custom, sure and certain, for young ladies from the Court to come a-visiting at Stoke Farm; but if so be she says yes, you'll be heartily welcome, and more than welcome. I can't say more, can I, miss?
gpt
Well, I have had a happy time, said Betty;
human
But, said the farmer,
gpt
And what else should I do?
human
Yes, missie, you really must let my husband do what he wishes,
gpt
Thank you, said Betty in a quiet voice. Then she added, looking up into Mrs. Miles's face,
human
I love Mrs. Haddo very much, and there is one girl at the school whom I love. I think I shall love you too, for I think you have understanding. And when I come to see you next--for of course Mrs. Haddo will give me leave--I will tell you about Scotland, and the heather, and the fairies that live in the heather-bells; and I will tell you about our little gray stone house, and about Donald Macfarlane and Jean Macfarlane. Oh, you will love to hear! You are something like them, except that unfortunately you are English.
gpt
Don't put that agen me, said Mrs. Miles,