human
You boys must try to amuse yourselves without us for a little while, said Mrs. Alden, her arm still around Dolly.
gpt
I am going to take the girls upstairs now, and by the time we come down, dinner will be served.
human
Your old room is ready for you, Dolly, just as you left it; I have put your friends in the two little rooms across the hall. I supposed that you would want to be near each other.
gpt
You are correct, as usual, Motherdie. Come in and help me dress now. You always used to put the finishing touches on for me, you know. Leave your doors open, girls, so that we can talk to one another.
human
I like your friends, Dolly's mother said quietly, when the two found themselves alone later.
gpt
Miss Newby doesn't look very happy, and there is an expression on her face that I do not like to see on so young a girl. I think that Miss Sutherland has latent possibilities about her.
human
Yes, and they are almost all latent as yet, but you can help to bring them out, I know. By the way, Mother, I want to brighten her up a bit. She must make a good impression on the boys this first night. Have you any rose-colored ribbons? Just put them on her, won't you? There's a dear. She cannot tie a bow any more than a sparrow can.
gpt
You do not need me any more?
human
No, thanks. Oh, it is so blessed to be home, Mother. I'm going to your room at bedtime for a long talk. Will I do?
gpt
Very well,