human
It's the strangest thing, said Edith Putnam,
gpt
You'd strike logs first, corrected Jack Harris;
human
It's perfectly lovely to feel the little swaying motion, said May Lewis, who in her quiet way was greatly enjoying the novel experiences.
gpt
I shall hate to go back to the city. How I envy you, Lilian, with a whole summer of this before you.
human
But you're going away with your mother, next month, aren't you?
gpt
Yes; but we'll be cooped up in one or two little rooms at some seashore place; it is very different from having a whole hotel all to yourself.
human
Indeed it is, said Dorothy;
gpt
That's because you're so clever, said Edith, sighing;
human
I believe you would, said Dorothy, laughing.
gpt
And I did get somewhat mixed up at first. But I learned by experience, and besides I was just _determined_ that I would succeed. Because I proposed the whole scheme, and of course, I wanted it to be a success.
human
And it is a success, returned Edith;
gpt
It's nice of you to call it by that name, said Dorothy;
human
We all are, said Leicester;
gpt
There's only one thing that's bothering me, about our good times, said Dorothy.
human
And that is, that grandma can't enjoy them as much as we do. She doesn't care about going in the boats, and she can't take the long walks that we can.
gpt
It would be nice if you had a horse, said May;
human
That would be lovely, agreed Dorothy;
gpt
But you might hire a horse, suggested Jack;
human
Yes, there is a small barn, said Leicester.
gpt
I think it would be great to hire a horse; that wouldn't cost much, Dot.
human
No, said Dorothy,
gpt
I don't believe it would. But who'd take care of the horse, and who'd drive grandma around?
human
Why, I can drive, said Leicester,
gpt
It's a good idea, said Dorothy;