human
I know you would like the little girl, Mother, he ended;
gpt
You never have admired the 'sort' with nonsense about them, have you, dear?
human
I haven't any use for them, said Beverly with decision.
gpt
I like girls well enough when they behave decently, but the silly giggly ones get on my nerves. This one--Marjorie Graham she says her name is--is all right, though. I think I know the cousin by sight, and I don't feel so sure about her.
human
You mustn't be too fastidious, Beverly, said his mother, laughing.
gpt
I dare say they are both nice little girls. By the way, I have received an invitation from that charming Mrs. Bell, who called the other day, asking us both to dine with her next Tuesday. Her husband is an old friend of Uncle George's, you know. Mrs. Bell told me she had a daughter of thirteen or fourteen, so that will be another acquaintance for you.
human
Well, if she is like most of the New York girls I've seen I sha'n't care much about her, declared Beverly.
gpt
I prefer the ones that come from Arizona. Honestly, Mother, I want you to meet that little girl. I don't know what it was about her, but she reminded me of Babs.
human
Very well, dear, be sure to introduce her to me; I want to know all your friends.