human
Is that really the case, my love? said Mrs Herbert.
gpt
Could you not spare one moment for Mrs Walton? She knew your mother when she was a child, and she has been longing to see you.
human
I dare say mamma will call in a day or two, said Dora;
gpt
I will undertake to make your peace with your mamma, said Mrs Herbert.
human
You would not be detained five minutes.
gpt
I really am sorry, persisted Dora, quite proud of the power of saying
human
No to persons older than herself;
gpt
My dear young lady, you are not accustomed to have a will of your own, I can quite see, because you are so glad to exercise it. Now, I never like to prevent young people from pleasing themselves, so you shall follow your inclination, and go home; but whenever this same inclination shall take another turn and bring you to the rectory, I will promise you a sincere welcome for the sake of your father and mother, and auld lang syne; and, now, good-bye.