human
I'm all coming to pieces, she said, apologetically, as she was introduced to the others.
gpt
But we flew along so fast, it's a wonder there's anything left of me. Can't I go and tidy up, Mona?
human
Yes, indeed. Come along with me, Daisy. They're all here now, Patty, except Bill and Roger. You can look after them.
gpt
All right, I will. I don't know Mr. Bill, but that won't matter. I know Roger, and of course the other one will be the gentle Bill.
human
laughed Mona.
gpt
Little Billy is about six feet eight and weighs a ton.
human
That doesn't frighten me, declared Patty, calmly.
gpt
I've seen bigger men than that, if it was in a circus! Skip along, girls, but come back soon. I think this house party is too much given to staying in the house. Are you for a dip in the ocean before dinner, Mr. Cromer?
human
No; not if I may sit here with you instead.
gpt
Oh, Aunt Adelaide and I are delighted to keep you here. All the guests seem to run away from me. I know not why!
human
I'll never run away from you!
gpt
You'd better! she warned.
human
I'm so contrary minded by nature that the more people run away from me the better I like them.
gpt
Ah, said Laurence Cromer, gravely;
human
H'm, said Patty to herself, as the pair walked away.
gpt
H'm! I rather like that young man! He has some go to him.