human
It is a very good thing that such events as this come only once in a lifetime. I am too excitable to stand the strain equably like Constance.
gpt
Once in a lifetime is quite enough, I'll agree, said Mrs. Alden, looking rather anxiously at Dolly's flushed cheeks.
human
I shall be glad to have you safely at home, where I can keep you quiet and have you rest.
gpt
Yes, Mother, said Dolly, not really hearing a word of what Mrs. Alden was saying.
human
Oh, look! Wasn't that splendid of Mary? Do cheer her, Mr. Martin. Louder! Louder yet! Mary has gone farther than any of them, but I am afraid of Miss Smith of Vassar. That is she now! Oh! A despairing note in her tone as Miss Smith made a better record than Mary had done.
gpt
How dreadful! But Mary has won us a second at least, and that is really more than I dared hope.
human
Cheer up, then. There are two more chances for you.
gpt
We do not stand the slightest chance in the boat race, and I am afraid that Mary cannot do any better in the running. Still I am grateful for what she has won for us. We shall not be disgraced, at least.
human
Now watch! as the runners lined up in position.
gpt
I have a presentiment that you will feel jubilant when this race is over.