human
I think, Miss Clyde said to her mother one morning late in November, as she put the last article in her suitcase and snapped it shut,
gpt
Are you not afraid Honora and Augusta will feel hurt? Mrs. Clyde remonstrated.
human
They enjoy Blue Bonnet so much, it seems a pity not to let them see all they can of her.
gpt
They will have plenty of visits with her later on, Mother. I feel sure they will understand. If you keep well, and everything is all right here, we might extend our visit over Sunday. In that case we should go to them, of course.
human
Don't get lonesome, that's a duck,
gpt
Blue Bonnet, please address your grandmother less familiarly. Those expressions you have acquired are not respectful. I cannot tolerate them any longer,
human
I didn't mean it for disrespect, Aunt Lucinda. I only meant it for love; but I won't do it again if it annoys you.
gpt
It does annoy me very much, dear. Stop and think of the word you used just now. A duck! In what possible way could your grandmother resemble a duck?
human
I didn't say she resembled one, Aunt Lucinda. I said--
gpt
We will not argue the question, Blue Bonnet. Please eliminate the word from your vocabulary. It is inelegant as well as inexpressive.