human
For what purpose did you two children take papa down below? or was it he who took you?
gpt
I think it was papa who took us, said Elsie, smiling up into his face as she spoke.
human
Wasn't it, papa?
gpt
Yes, he said,
human
Oh, cried Lucilla,
gpt
Perhaps papa intends to take his other children--you and me, Lu--down in their turn,
human
I really had not thought of doing so, said the Captain,
gpt
he added, leading the way.
human
I suppose you two have not forgotten that to-morrow will be Sunday and the next day Christmas?
gpt
Oh, no, papa; you know you helped us, before we left home, in selecting gifts for Mamma Vi and the children and others, said Grace.
human
But how are we going to keep Christmas here on the yacht?
gpt
Pretty much as if we were at home on the land, he answered, with a smile.
human
There is a Christmas tree lying down in the hold. I intend having it set up here early Monday morning, and some of the early risers will perhaps trim it before the late ones are out of bed. Then it can be viewed, and the gifts distributed when all are ready to take part in the work and fun. Now, if you wish I will show you the gifts I have prepared for my family--not including yourselves, he interpolated, with a smile.
gpt
Our guests and servants here and the crew of the vessel.