human
Whoever has it to-day may do an errand for me, Mrs. Walton said, adding, as she turned toward the house,
gpt
Do you know that Lloyd and Betty are coming on the three o'clock train this afternoon?
human
Then I don't want the pony-cart, exclaimed Allison, quickly.
gpt
I'm going down to the depot to meet them.
human
Can't go back on your trade! sang out Elise.
gpt
Can't go back on your trade!
human
Oh, you take it, Elise, coaxed Allison.
gpt
It's my regular turn to-morrow. I'll make some fudge in the morning, if you will.
human
Well, she said, finally,
gpt
I'll let you off from your trade if Kitty will let me off from mine.
human
No, _sir!_ answered Kitty.
gpt
A trade's a trade. I want that paper boy doll.
human
But it's your regular turn, coaxed Elise,
gpt
So would I,
human
Oh, well, she said, presently,
gpt
I don't care, after all. If it will oblige you any I'll let you off, and take the pony myself.
human
Oh, thank you, sister,
gpt
They'll only be at the depot a few minutes, continued the wily Kitty.
human
So I'll drive down to meet them in style in the cart, and then I'll go up to Locust with them, beside the carriage, and hear all about the trip first of anybody.
gpt
I wish I'd thought of that,
human
I'll tell you, proposed Allison, enthusiastically,
gpt
We'll _all_ go down in the pony-cart to meet them together. That would be the nicest way to do.
human
Oh! was Kitty's cool reply,
gpt
I had thought of going by for Katy or Corinne. Then, seeing the disappointment in the faces opposite, she added,
human
But maybe I might change my mind. Have you got anything to trade for a chance to go?