human
Well--don't you hear me? Is Ray in bed?
gpt
Miss Pet Lawsliss, said Lucy, drawing herself up stiffly, and forgetting that her costume was more light than dignified,
human
Why, you hateful old thing! exclaimed Pet, angrily.
gpt
I'd like to know what business you have lecturing me? Vices, indeed! I declare! I have a good mind to lay my whip over your shoulders! Is Master Ray in bed? Tell me, or I'll--leave you to guess what I'll do to you.
human
Why, Pet, what is the matter?
gpt
Nothing, only I want Ray. Is he in bed? If he is, wake him up.
human
He is not home. He and Ranty went away somewhere, after tea, and haven't come back. We thought they had gone to Heath Hill. Oh, Pet! has anything happened to them?
gpt
Not as I know of. Like as not they're at Heath Hill. I haven't been there, myself, since early this morning. Now, don't get frightened and be a goose, Minnie! I wanted Ray to help me in a splendid piece of--of--mischief; but as he's not in, it's no matter. Good-night, and pleasant dreams. I'm off.