human
I'm sorry if I 'fended you, and I hope I didn't. You see I didn't mean to speak so much, and right at the dinner table, too, but I just _have_ to stand up for my grannymother. She's so old, and so ladylike that she can't stand up for herself. And I was 'fraid you mightn't understand, so I thought I'd 'pologize. Is it all right?
gpt
Yes, my dear, she said;
human
Yes'm, said Fairy, contritely,
gpt
I know I do. It's my upsetting sin; but somehow I can't help it. My head seems to be full of words, and they just keep spilling out. Don't you ever talk too much, ma'am?
human
No; I don't think I do.
gpt
You ought to be very thankful, said Fairy, with a sigh;
human
Come, Fairy, said Mrs. Dorrance;
gpt
Yes, grandma, I'm coming. Good-night, Mrs. Hill; I'm sorry I have to go just now 'cause I was just going to tell you an awful exciting story. But perhaps to-morrow----
human
Come, Fairy, said Mrs. Dorrance;