human
May I see it?
gpt
Certainly,
human
You said outside of Montreal, didn't you? she inquired.
gpt
I believe I know the convent you mean. 'Our Lady of Mercy,' isn't it?
human
Yes, I believe it is, answered Linda.
gpt
Why?
human
Oh, nothing. Only I've been there--I know Canada pretty well.
gpt
Fortunately you don't have to go to Canada to get one. My father is buying them for the finer stores all over the country. You can get them almost anywhere--in any of the big cities.
human
Quite an idea, she remarked.
gpt
Nobody ever would think of making money from nuns!
human
Ladies and gentlemen! he shouted.
gpt
May I say something?
human
If we can go on eating while we listen,
gpt
You've had enough, String Bean! put in Dot.
human
Go on, Lieutenant Hulbert. All the important people are listening.
gpt
I have an exciting piece of news, explained the young officer.
human
A wealthy woman by the name of Mrs. Rodman Hallowell has just offered a prize of twenty-five thousand dollars to the first girl, or girls, who fly from New York to Paris, without a man's accompanying them. You know, of course, that this has never been done. Maybe such an undertaking is beyond this club, but anyway it's something to keep in mind. You can never tell how fast you'll progress, once you start flying.
gpt
Oh, Bess! cried Kitty.
human
Why don't you do it?
gpt
I would, replied the girl, coolly, as if she were sure of her ability,
human
Everybody says nobody but Sis could make it go, put in Lieutenant Hulbert, proudly.
gpt
It's one the Army gave up.
human
I understand its temperament, explained his sister.
gpt
It's a Jenny--but somehow I manage her. And I never went to a ground school, either,
human
Maybe the club could finance you, suggested Kitty.
gpt
Think of the honor it would mean to us!
human
That's awfully sweet of you, Kitty dear. But we'll talk about it later. Nobody will be trying for the prize over the winter, and by spring we'll see how our finances are.