human
I congratulate you, Miss Dow, said Guy,
gpt
Oh, yes; she's all right, but you know, she can't stand much fatigue. And the whole performance unnerved her, and gave her a chance to insist on having a beauty sleep.
human
Which she doesn't need for THAT purpose, laughed Lora, good-naturedly.
gpt
But I fear we are keeping you, Miss Dow. Don't you want to get into a morning frock? Wouldn't you feel more comfortable?
human
No, it doesn't matter,
gpt
We came to talk about the Pageant, began Guy.
human
We want to get the various parts settled.
gpt
Well, of course we can't answer for the others, said Daisy,
human
Oh, have you? said Guy, eagerly.
gpt
Then DO help me out. I have to get up such a lot of characters,--all representative of the sea, you know. I want Mr. Farnsworth here for Father Neptune, that's certain.
human
I'm quite willing, said Bill, good-naturedly.
gpt
Do I wear a bathing suit?
human
No, indeed, replied Lora.
gpt
You wear a gorgeous robe, all dark green muslin, in billowy waves, and cotton wool on it for sea foam. Then you'll have a stunning crown and a trident and a lot of paraphernalia.
human
Lovely, said Bill.
gpt
I do think I'll look just sweet! Who is with me in this misery?
human
Well, the Spirit of the Sea is the next most important figure on this float. I wanted to be it, but mother thinks I'm not strong enough to stand it. She refuses to let me try. So I suppose it will be Patty.
gpt
Patty Fairfield! exclaimed Daisy.
human
She's not strong enough, either. Suppose I take that part. I'm used to posing, and I can stand in one position without getting tired. I'll do it, if you want me to.
gpt
But we've really asked Patty, demurred Guy,
human
Well, leave it to me, said Daisy.
gpt
I'll ask her, and if she wants the part, all right, and if not, I'll take it.