human
Yes, but it died,
gpt
Oh, Grandpapa, her doll died!
human
No, it didn't, Jane, corrected another girl,
gpt
Yes, I know, said Jane, between small sobs,
human
Well, now, Phronsie, exclaimed Mr. King, getting away from the support of the cabinet,
gpt
I think it's time that we should make some of these children happy. Don't you want to take them up to the playroom and distribute the dolls?
human
No, no, protested Phronsie suddenly.
gpt
I must go up and tell my children. They will understand it better then, Grandpapa. I'll be back in a very few minutes,
human
This doll is for you, she said gravely, putting a doll attired in a wonderful pink satin costume into Jane's arms.
gpt
I've told her about your dog, and she's a little frightened, so please be careful.
human
What's the fun down there now? asked Joel of Van, who with Percy could not be persuaded to leave his bedside a moment,
gpt
Go out and listen, Percy, will you?
human
I don't want to,
gpt
You two fellows act like muffs, said Joel.
human
Now if you want me to get well, go out, do, and tell me what the fun is going on down there.
gpt
Phronsie's giving away her dolls!
human
Stuff and nonsense! exclaimed Joel,
gpt
But I tell you it's true, declared Van,
human
Yes, it is, said Percy.
gpt
I heard her distinctly say, 'This doll is for you'--and she had her arms full, so I suppose she's going to give those away too
human
A likely story,
gpt
Oh, boys! what is it? Joel, are you worse?
human
No, indeed, said Joel,
gpt
I was laughing. Percy and Van have been telling such a big story. Mamsie, they actually said that Phronsie was giving away her dolls.
human
Is that all? cried Mrs. Fisher in relief.
gpt
Well, so she is, Joel.
human
PHRONSIE GIVING AWAY HER DOLLS, MAMSIE? screamed Joel.
gpt
Why, what does Grandpapa say?
human
He's the very one that proposed it, said Mrs. Fisher.
gpt
There, Joey, don't get excited, for I don't know what the doctor will say,