human
How is Ray?
gpt
Just as he was this morning. Where are you going, Pet?
human
He is no worse?
gpt
No. Are you going away?
human
Has the doctor been here since?
gpt
Yes, he has just gone. Where are you going, Pet?
human
Oh--to school!
gpt
To school! going away!
human
Yes; going to a dismal old boarding-school, where I am to walk, talk, eat, pray, and sneeze by rule. Ain't it nice?
gpt
Oh, Pet, I am so sorry!
human
Well, I'm not! I expect to have a real nice time. Everybody mightn't see the fun of it; but I do! I intend to finish my education, and be back in a week!
gpt
Oh, Pet! I don't know what I shall do when you are gone; I will be so lonesome,
human
Why, didn't I tell you I'd be back in a week? I will, too. There's an old dragon there, Mrs. Moodie--I've heard of her before--and she's to hammer learning into me. Oh, I'll dose her!
gpt
Won't you write me a letter, Pet?
human
To be sure I will, and I'll bring it myself, to save postage. Don't you be afraid, Minnie. I can take care of Pet Lawless, and won't let her be put down by no one. Good-by, now; I've only got five minutes, and I guess they're up by this time. Now don't cry and take on, Minnie; you'll see I'll learn so fast that I'll be sent home finished in a week!