human
Gracious, I hope we aren't in for a lecture!
gpt
Have you been doing anything wrong?
human
No, have you?
gpt
Not much. I had some flour yesterday and when I was upstairs old Crabtree was in the lower hallway. Somehow the flour slipped out of my hand and went down on Crabtree's head.
human
Slipped is good! chuckled Jack.
gpt
Did he spot you?
human
Not much! I had business elsewhere, and I dusted,
gpt
I've received an invitation for you three lads, said the master of the Hall.
human
It is from Mr. Rossmore Ford. He and his wife and daughters are going to have a small gathering at their home this afternoon and evening, and they would like you to be present. If you desire to go you may do so. Mr. Ford is anxious to do something to show how much he appreciates what you did for his daughters.
gpt
Oh, I don't know----
human
Let us go by all means! cried Pepper.
gpt
I'm sure we'll have a good time.
human
I shouldn't mind going, said Jack.
gpt
They seemed to be real nice people, and it would look strange to refuse.