human
I suppose Reuben will have his candle first, as he is the oldest,
gpt
Mother said last year that we should have them all three on the same night, replied Cynthia.
human
She said she would rather that we lay awake till half-past nine for once, than till half-past eight for three times. It's much nicer, I think. It's like having plenty to eat at one dinner, instead of half-enough several days running. Eunice, you'd better burn your candle first, I think, because you get sleepy a great deal sooner than Reuby or I do. You needn't light it till after you're in bed, you know, and that will make it last longer. When it's done, I'll hurry and go to bed too, and then we'll light mine; and Reuben can do the same, and if he leaves his door open, we shall hear his story perfectly well. Oh, what fun it will be! I wish there were ever and ever so many little candles,--a hundred, at the very least!
gpt
Hepsy, ain't supper nearly ready? We're in such a hurry to-night!
human
Why, what are you in a hurry about?
gpt
We want to go to bed early.
human
That's a queer reason! You're not so sharp set after bed, as a general thing. Well, the mush is done. Reuby, ring the bell at the shed door, and as soon as the men come in, we'll be ready.