human
Just think, Marjorie went on mournfully,
gpt
I sha'n't have another ride for five whole months. School doesn't close till the first of June.
human
Why don't you ride in the park? Lots of girls do, you know. Ask your uncle to hire a horse for you from the riding academy.
gpt
I don't like to, she said, frankly.
human
Uncle Henry and Aunt Julia are doing so much for me already, I don't think I ought to ask for anything more. Elsie doesn't ride in New York.
gpt
Well, I have no doubt she could if she wanted to. I imagine Miss Elsie generally gets what she wants.
human
You don't like Elsie, do you?
gpt
No, I don't,
human
I'm sorry; I wish you did; she's so clever, and--and there are lots of nice things about her. You see, she is an only child, and her father and mother worship her. I suppose she can't help being a little spoiled.
gpt
Well, you are an only child, too, and I have no doubt your family are as fond of you as Elsie's are of her, but you are not spoiled.