human
Father, she said, on that first Saturday after taking possession of the new home,
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My dear child, it is just what I would have you do, he returned, with a gratified and loving smile.
human
Don't forget that Woodburn is still your home--one of your homes at least--and that you are always welcome and more than welcome to join us when you will. You are my own daughter as truly as ever you were.
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And just as glad to be as ever I was, she exclaimed, with a bright, loving look and smile.
human
And to do your bidding at all times, father dear,
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Provided it does not interfere with Chester's,
human
Hardly any danger of that, I think, remarked his father, with a slightly amused look;
gpt
Chester is a reasonable fellow, and I have no intention of interfering with his rights.
human
And he thinks almost as highly of my father's wisdom as I do,
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But not more than Max and I do, said Evelyn, giving the Captain a very filial and admiring look;
human
It is just what I desire to do, was the pleased reply.
gpt
Max has always been a member when at home; and you, you know, are now his better half.
human
Not just that, father; I should say the smaller partner in the firm.
gpt
That will do, too, smiled the Captain,
human
Ah, Eva, my dear, you are answered,
gpt
What is to be the subject of to-morrow's lesson, Captain?
human
I have not decided that question yet, mother, and should be glad of a suggestion from you,
gpt
I have been thinking a good deal lately of the signs of the times, she said,
human
No doubt it would be, he replied,
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I will do what I can in that line, and hope you, Captain, and others will come prepared to take part in considering the subject.
human
Certainly a most interesting one,
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And one which must lead to great searching of the Scriptures as the only infallible source of information,
human
Yes, said Grandma Elsie,