human
You don't mind her initiation, do you, Mrs. Manton?
gpt
Why no. In fact, I'm delighted, replied the young woman.
human
But why the secret? I have been left out in the cold,
gpt
Only candidates are informed,
human
Was that really it? Was this a private initiation, and am I intruding?
gpt
All over, sang out Betta.
human
The bars are down and the guests welcome.
gpt
Betta be goin' up the hill a bit, suggested Thistle.
human
This is no place for dripping chicks.
gpt
The sun _would_ be helpful, agreed Pell.
human
I don't mind the water when it's fresh, but I hate to get mildewed.
gpt
Hey! came a call from somewhere.
human
Wanta get in again?
gpt
We certainly do not, yelled back Wyn.
human
Jimbsy James, you're a fraud. What ails your yacht, anyway?
gpt
All right, then, called back Jimmie good naturedly.
human
I'll be goin'. So long!
gpt
So long yourself, called back Wyn,
human
Were you--in his boat?
gpt
We were, momentarily, replied Betta.
human
But we needed exercise so we decided to walk,