human
I'm going to try, and make it all myself, she went on gayly.
gpt
I am old enough now; and Esther has so much to do.
human
Mother will lend you her pattern, answered Sallie,
gpt
Yes, indeed; or I wouldn't wish mine like it; and I heard ever so many of the girls say how prettily it looked. Cynthia said those bright colors were very becoming, you're so pale, you know.
human
Cynthia! did she say that?
gpt
Yes, she didn't like the tight sleeves at first; but I told her I did; and besides it's the fashion. You know, she added with a merry laugh,
human
But Hatty, Matilda says, Cynthia talked horridly about my dress. I got awfully angry about it, and said I wouldn't speak to her again this term.
gpt
Oh, Sallie! that would be unkind and unforgiving, even if she had done all that Matilda says; but I do really think, Matilda is mistaken; I heard Cynthia praise the dress myself.
human
No, she was not mistaken, cried Sallie in great excitement.
gpt
She meant to make a fuss. She's always trying to get people into a quarrel. There, the beans are done; and I'm going right to her house to tell her I've found her out; and I want nothing more to do with her.
human
But Sallie, it's time we were going to the grove. The best nuts will all be gone; and I want to get good ones for uncle Oliver.
gpt
Come on, then, I'm ready. Mother, is Edward going with us?
human
He's been gone with Ethel for an hour. He has a chance to sell a bushel, if he can pick them.
gpt
I hope Matilda wont be there, said Sallie.
human
If she is, I sha'n't speak to her.
gpt
I shall, added Hatty in a decided tone;
human
I hate people who are always making a fuss.
gpt
Matilda can't make a fuss with me,
human
She tried to, answered Sallie.
gpt
She called you proud, and said you laughed to show your handsome teeth; but I wouldn't hear you talked against; and I told her so. After that she shut her mouth pretty quick.
human
I'm afraid I do laugh too much, said Hatty, blushing crimson;
gpt
You're the dearest girl in the world, exclaimed Sallie, putting her arms tightly around her friend's neck.
human
If it hadn't been for you, I should have had a quarrel with Cynthia; and mother would have worried awfully about it, for we're own cousins, you know.
gpt
Well, dear Sallie, for my sake, forgive Matilda too. She was to blame for what she said; but we must pity her. I don't think Matilda is very happy.
human
What makes you always want people to forgive? I don't see how it will make you any happier.
gpt
Oh, yes indeed it will! It seems dreadful to me to see two school-mates feeling unkindly to each other; and then, you know, she added with a deeper blush,
human
No, I don't.
gpt
Why, Sallie! The minister preached about it last winter. I remembered ever so much of the sermon for uncle Oliver and Esther. You know I have to preach it over again to them. Esther says, she thinks it's one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible:
human
Blessed are the peace-makers; for they shall be called the children of God.
gpt
Oh, Hatty! I wish I were like you, and could claim that promise. I see now why you're always so happy. You--