human
Here come the girls, exclaimed Nora, as they looked down the road.
gpt
Alma, promise not to say a single word----
human
Why, Nora Blair! As if I would divulge a secret----
gpt
Excuse me, Alma. I did not mean just that. But when one does not realize the importance----
human
I do realize it. But it's all right, Nora. I know just how you feel, conceded Alma, amiably.
gpt
There. I have to go with Pell to get some grasses from the Ledge. I'm sorry I can't walk home with you. You don't mind----
human
Not in the least, Alma. I was just jumpy while we talked--that way. Besides, I always have Cap. Good bye. I'll see you tomorrow morning.
gpt
Won't you wait for the girls?
human
I'm afraid if I do I'll stay talking. Hello, she called out as Pell and Thistle came up.
gpt
Alma and I have had such a lovely time out in the oak woods I am late for my--chores,
human
What do you chore, Nora?
gpt
She chores chores of course, Thistle assisted.
human
I am sure the Nest is a lot nicer place to live and work in than Camp Chickadee--when Pell Mell is our inspector,
gpt
Nora, would you believe it that wretched girl left her shoes outside of camp last night and this morning they were gone--to a goat preserve somewhere, explained Pell.
human
She has my second best 'sneaks' on now, yet she will malign me----
gpt
Why and whither away?
human
Oh, I really must. I'll see you later,