human
Oh! all right; I don't care a bit about it, Muddy, she answered nonchalantly.
gpt
Only there is something splendid about rising from a band of blue-ribboned girls and boys and addressing the multitude for a great cause.
human
What do you know about this great cause, Nancy dear, at your age?
gpt
Oh, not much! but you don't have to know much if you say it loud and clear to the back settees. I've watched how it goes! It was thrilling when we gave 'Esther the Beautiful Queen' in the Town Hall; when we waved our hands and sang 'Haman! Haman! Long live Haman!' I almost fainted with joy.
human
It was very good; I liked it too; but perhaps if you 'faint with joy' whenever your feet touch a platform, it will be more prudent for you to keep away!
gpt
Very well, madam, your will is my law! When you see the youth of Beulah treading the broad road that leadeth to destruction, and looking on the wine when it is red in the cup, remember that you withheld my hand and voice!