human
Of course it will, urged Mary.
gpt
It's the very thing. We'll take the regular summer society cruise.
human
And what is that, my dear?
gpt
Oh, I suppose we'll stop at Newport, Narragansett, Bar Harbor, and such places, she said, dismissing the details with a wave of her hand.
human
We'll make all the regular society ports--that is, of course, if you approve the idea, Miss Marshall.
gpt
Certainly I approve it, my dear. Although I admit it perplexes me. What sort of yachting flannels does an old lady wear?
human
Oh, they dress exactly like the young ones,
gpt
Which reminds me that we'll both need gowns. So, please order whatever you want.
human
You're awfully generous with me,
gpt
I want you to be a credit to the family, my dear. So far, you're doing beautifully! Have you spoken to William about buying the yacht?
human
Oh, we don't have to buy one! We just hire one--charter it, I think they say.
gpt
It sounds like hiring clothes, said Aunt Caroline.
human
Still, I leave it all to you and William. But if it's necessary, buy one. And please get it as large as possible. We wouldn't want to be seasick, you know.
gpt
We'll only sail where it's nice and calm,
human
And where there are the proper sort of people. Very well, my dear. And, oh, I've just remembered: have you done anything yet about Mrs. Rokeby-Jones?
gpt
Why--er--you see, this other matter came up, Miss Marshall, so I haven't done anything about her as yet.
human
Never mind the dinner, then,
gpt
I'm afraid we wouldn't have time for it,
human
Probably not, my dear. We'll do better. We'll invite her to sail with us on our yacht.