human
Good-morrow, Madam, said Aunt Temperance as she came in.
gpt
A fine day for our journey.
human
You're to ride in a caroche, Aunt Temperance!
gpt
Who--me? No, I thank you, my young Master. I never set foot in such a thing in my life, nor never will by my good will. I like the feel of a horse under me well enough; but that finicky gingerbread thing, all o'er gilding--I'd as soon go on a broomstick. Whose is it?
human
replied Edith.
gpt
We had settled that we four, with Lettice, should journey therein; but if you would rather be on horseback, Temperance--
human
That would I, by ten mile, said she.
gpt
I hate being cooped up in a four-post bed, with all the curtains drawn; and that lumbering thing's no better. Faith'll go, I don't doubt; any thing that's a bit smart and showy!! take her: and Lettice may please herself. I dare say the child will have a fantasy to ride in a caroche for once in her life.
human
Indeed, Aunt, I would like it, answered Lettice,
gpt
Truly, that's little like, retorted Temperance with a laugh.
human
So have thy ride, child, if thou wilt.--Dear heart! Lady Lettice, I ask your pardon.
gpt
For what, Temperance, my dear?
human
Taking your place, Madam, instead of my own. Here am I, deciding what Lettice shall do or not do, when you being in presence, it belongs to you to judge.
gpt
Nay, if we must stand upon our rights, you, Temperance, as her father's sister, have the right to choose.
human
Then I choose to obey you, Lady Lettice,
gpt
Madam, now announced Hans from the door,