human
We don't talk about those things, Doris,
gpt
Why not?
human
Just--because.
gpt
You could tell at home, if you'd been asked and were going to join.
human
If I were going to join,
gpt
What is this? asked their father.
human
The high school students are not allowed to have sororities, Doris.
gpt
They have 'em just the same, Papa. I'm going to join one, that is if I get asked.
human
Indeed?
gpt
You're not likely to be asked, said Betty,
human
Oh, now, Papa, they get around it all right! I've heard all about it.
gpt
How you know more than I did is a wonder, Doris, said Betty.
human
There must be some one of your friends that knows the ins and outs.
gpt
There is. She has a sister who is a senior.
human
How about it, Betty? asked Mr. Lee, interested.
gpt
Have you been approached on the subject?
human
Yes, sir. I was asked to join a good one, nice girls anyhow, but I decided not to go into any. I'll wait till I get into college, if I go, and if anybody wants me.
gpt
There is a reason for there being no sororities in high schools, said he.
human
In the smaller schools particularly it makes trouble.
gpt
Really, Dorry, I'd like to tell you; but it wouldn't be nice to do it now. You might forget and say something about it. Will you be satisfied if I say that I will tell you some time?
human
I suppose I'll have to be.
gpt
Aw, she'd be saying, 'My sister was asked to join one of the sororities!'
human
I _will not_!
gpt
That will do, children, said Mrs. Lee.
human
This is Betty's affair. She probably feels uncomfortable enough to refuse an attractive invitation.
gpt
Somebody's calling up Betty!
human
Oh, Carolyn!
gpt
You 'almost did?' Maybe you should have done it, Carolyn. Sure you'll be happy over it?
human
It is good of you to tell me all about it. Yes, Marcella is the greatest attraction. I hope--what is that? Yes.
gpt
Marcella Waite, Dick, said Doris in a low tone.
human
It's the Kappa Upsilons! I knew it!
gpt
Doris, said Mrs. Lee, pleasantly but firmly,
human
All right, Mamma--but I can't help hearing what the other kids talk about.
gpt
The other children, you mean.
human
Yes'm.