human
I don't believe I can ever think of Kenny as a brother.
gpt
What was that you called him?
human
Kenny. He has always been called that for short. And somehow, mother, it sounds familiar to me. Have I ever heard father speak of him by that name?
gpt
I--I am sure I do not know, replied her mother uneasily.
human
I doubt it. It must be a fancy, Viola.
gpt
I can't get over feeling shy and embarrassed when he looks at me, mused the girl.
human
Don't you think it odd? It doesn't seem natural for a girl to feel that way about a brother.
gpt
It is because you are not used to each other, interrupted Rachel.
human
You will get over it in time.
gpt
I suppose so. You are sure you don't mind my going to the stores with him, mother?
human
I think I can understand your desire to be with him. She went to the kitchen window and looked over at the house next door.
gpt
He is out in his back yard now, Viola, she said, after a long pause,
human
It will not hurt him to wait awhile, said Viola perversely.
gpt
In fact, it will do him good. He thinks he is a very high and mighty person, mother. She glanced at the clock on the kitchen wall.
human
I shall keep him waiting for just an hour.