human
Oh, isn't it! cried Lulu, in delighted admiration.
gpt
Mamma Vi, I'd like to learn that kind of sewing.
human
So you shall, dear, some day; but mamma's theory is that plain sewing should be thoroughly mastered first. That has been her plan with all her children, and Rosie has done scarcely any fancy work yet.
gpt
But mamma has promised to let me learn all I can about it this winter,
human
Mamma, Zoe said, with a blush,
gpt
I'm afraid I ought to join your plain-sewing class. I should be really ashamed to exhibit any of my work in that line.
human
Well, dear child, I shall be glad to receive you as a pupil if you desire it,
gpt
Hark! exclaimed Zoe, hastily gathering up her work, her cheeks rosy and eyes sparkling with pleasure.
human
I hear Edward's step and voice,
gpt
How fond she is of him!
human
Yes, said her mother,
gpt
Yes, indeed, mamma!
human
I'm sure we are; my husband and I as well as the rest,
gpt
And, Vi, said Elsie Leland laughingly,
human
I really think mamma's new sons are as highly appreciated in the family as her new daughter, and that all three doat upon their new mother. Mamma, Lester says you are a pattern mother-in-law, and I answer, 'Of course; mamma is a pattern in every relation in life.'
gpt
My child, don't allow yourself to become a flatterer,
human
Zoe, Zoe, where are you?
gpt
Here, she answered, running down to meet him.
human
I've been in the school-room with mamma and the others,
gpt
Ah, he said, bending down to kiss the ruby lips.
human
I thought you were to be my pupil.
gpt
Oh, so I am! except in purely feminine accomplishments. See! holding up her work.
human
I've been busy with this. It was the sewing hour, and sister Elsie read aloud to us while we worked.
gpt
Ah, yes! I have been reader many a time while mamma and sisters plied the needle.
human
How nice! you are such a beautiful reader! But she is almost as good.
gpt
Not only almost, but altogether, he returned gayly as he held open the door of her boudoir for her to enter, then followed her in.
human
I've come now to hear your recitations. I suppose you are quite prepared,
gpt
No, she said, coloring and dropping her eyes with a slightly mortified air.
human
I meant to be, but so many things happened to interfere. I had a letter to write, then some ladies called, and then----
gpt
Well?
human
I wanted to finish the book I was reading last night. I really couldn't fix my thoughts on stupid lessons until I knew what became of the heroine.
gpt
Duties should be attended to first, Zoe, pleasures indulged in afterward.
human
You are talking to me as if I were nothing but a child!
gpt
The dearest, most lovable child in the world,
human
No, sir, I'm your wife. What did you marry me for if you considered me such a child?
gpt
Because I loved you and wanted the right to take care of you, my bonny belle,
human
And you do, the best care in the world, you dear boy! she exclaimed impulsively, throwing her arms about his neck.
gpt
And if it will please you, I'll set to work at the lessons now.
human
Then do, love; I have letters to write, and we will sit here and work side by side.