human
I must get winter hats for Lulu and Gracie,
gpt
I want a bird on mine, Mamma Vi, said Lulu;
human
Do you know, Lulu, that they skin the poor little birds alive in order to preserve the brilliancy of their plumage? Violet said with a troubled look.
gpt
I will not wear them on that account, and as you are a kind-hearted little girl, I think you will not wish to do so either.
human
But I do, persisted Lulu.
gpt
Of course I wouldn't have a bird killed on purpose, but after they are killed I might just as well have one.
human
But do you not see, said Grandma Elsie,
gpt
I don't care, I want one, pouted Lulu.
human
Papa, can't I have it?
gpt
No, you cannot, he said with grave displeasure.
human
I am sorry to see that you can be so heartless. You can have just whatever Grandma Elsie and Mamma Vi think best for you, and with that you must be content.
gpt
My little girl is growing sleepy, the captain said presently to Gracie.
human
Papa will carry you over home and put you to bed. Lulu, you may come too.
gpt
I don't want to, papa, I----
human
Bid good-night to our friends and come, he said.
gpt
You also, Max.