human
Laws! Miss Petronilla, is it you? Why, you haven't been to see me this long time. How do you do?
gpt
I'm very well, thank you, Mrs. Gudge; but see here--did you notice that gentleman and lady who have just gone into the parlor?
human
That tall, handsome young man, with all them there mustaches?--yes, I seen him, Miss Pet.
gpt
Well, do you know who he is?
human
No; though it does kinder seem to me as if I'd seen him somewhere before. The lady, his wife, I take it, kept her veil down, and I couldn't see her face. No; I don't know 'em, Miss Pet.
gpt
Well, that don't matter; I _do_. And now, Mrs. Gudge, I want you to help me in a splendid piece of--of--
human
Mischief, Miss Pet,
gpt
No, not exactly--just fun. I want you to bring a suit of your son Bob's clothes up here. I'm going to dress myself in them, and when he comes with the gig let me drive them over. My riding-habit and pony can remain here till I send for them.
human
Now, Miss Pet--
gpt
Now, Mrs. Gudge, don't bother me! Go, like a dear old soul. I'll give you a kiss if you do.
human
But the judge--
gpt
Oh, the judge won't know anything about it unless you tell him. There, be off! I want to be dressed before Bob comes. If you don't hurry I'll lose the most splendid joke ever was. Hurry now! Put Mr. Gudge up to it, so the cat won't get out of the bag.
human
Miss Pet would do next.
gpt
Sunday-go-to-meetin's and stayed to assist the fairy in her frolic, and find out who the handsome owner of the
human
was. But Pet was as close as a clam, and only laughed at the landlady's