human
We've accomplished a lot, haven't we? said Polly.
gpt
I'm really proud of the Boat Club this year. It never used to stand for anything but its own fun before, but from now on it will be a recognized factor in Winsted life.
human
Bully for you, Polly! said Bert.
gpt
I never heard any one say 'factor' offhand like that. It's one of the words I've always held sacred to special topics and theses and such.
human
Like 'objective' and 'subjective'? asked Polly.
gpt
I always feel about those as the old lady did about her pies, after she labelled them T. M.
human
What did she label them like that for?
gpt
O, dear, sighed Bert in mock despair.
human
Frieda has made us explain all the old jokes we knew this summer, and I don't see how that one was overlooked. Did you ever hear the riddle about when a door is not a door, Frieda?
gpt
Yes, said Frieda good-naturedly.
human
It was in an English book I learned. There was a whole chapter on riddles, and the answers were printed upside down!
gpt
That dear Edith and Mary book! cried Hannah.
human
Such a fine lot of riddles as there were! I think you and I ought to give a copy of that book to the library, Frieda!
gpt
That reminds me, exclaimed Algernon.
human
We have had gifts to-day. I saved them to tell you when you should all be listening, for they came to us through our honorary members, the Wide-Awakes.
gpt
Hear!
human
Hear!