human
Aunt Adelaide, she said, when Mrs. Parsons insisted that Patty should give up the suite of rooms she occupied to some of the arriving guests,
gpt
It's too high up for the dear child, argued Aunt Adelaide.
human
I'd like to have her nearer me.
gpt
You wouldn't, if she's in the habit of crying all night, said Patty.
human
I'm quite willing to give up my pretty rooms, but Mona won't let me, and I never quarrel with my hostess' decisions.
gpt
Meaning, I suppose, that I do, said Aunt Adelaide, querulously.
human
Of course, you girls know more than I do. I'm only a poor, old, set aside nobody. I couldn't expect to be listened to, even when I advise you for your own good.
gpt
We want you mostly for ornament, Aunt Adelaide. If you'll put on one of your prettiest dresses, and some of that lovely old lace of yours, and your amethyst jewellery, and be on hand to welcome our guests this afternoon, Mona and I will relieve you of all bother about household arrangements.
human
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