human
You sit still, she scolded.
gpt
Don’t you dare move! I’ll be through the dishes in no time.
human
It seems a shame, she said, but without conviction,
gpt
Nonsense! As if you weren’t always doing things for other people. Priscilla crossed the room to lower the shade and stood transfixed.
human
I thought Dick said Elaine was sick.
gpt
She hasn’t been out of bed to-day. You know she’s rather subject to sick attacks, explained Peggy.
human
But they don’t last more than a day or two.
gpt
It hasn’t lasted as long as that, she replied.
human
She’s up and dressed. Just passed the window. Rather a remarkable recovery, isn’t it?
gpt
Elaine isn’t particularly fond of housework, I imagine, continued Priscilla, lowering the shade, and turning back to the waiting dishes.
human
But I’d rather say right out I didn’t want to help, than make a pretence of being sick. And especially after all you’ve done for her, Peggy.