human
I seem to have stumbled into a family gathering,
gpt
Being one of the family, I guess it's a happy accident,
human
Many thanks, alma mater! Considering the short time you have had for preparing a pretty speech of welcome it does you undoubted credit.
gpt
Oh, my, Nap! she said.
human
I'm past making pretty speeches at my age. I just say what I mean.
gpt
That so, alma mater? he said.
human
Then--considering all things--again thanks! He turned from her to the baby sprawling on the rug at his feet, and lifted the youngster to his knee.
gpt
So this is the pride of the Errols now,
human
What is his name, Dot?
gpt
Lucas Napoleon,
human
Good heavens! he ejaculated.
gpt
What an unholy combination! What in thunder possessed you to call him that?
human
Oh, it wasn't my doing, Dot hastened to explain, with her usual honesty,
gpt
Then who in wonder chose my name for him?
human
See the Church Catechism!
gpt
Ah! Quite so. Nap turned upon him keenly.
human
Who were his god-parents?
gpt
My dear Nap, what does it matter? broke in Dot.
human
Be quiet, Bertie! For goodness' sake make him put the child down and have some tea.
gpt
Let me take him,