human
But you would like it--you know you would like it!
gpt
Why, yes, said Dolly honestly,
human
I would like it if it comes to me naturally, but I will not beg any of the girls to vote for me. That would spoil it all. If the girls prefer Miss Hamilton, she ought to be elected. She would make a much better presiding officer than I.
gpt
I don't think so, do you, Miss Sutherland?
human
Don't ask Mary embarrassing questions. She doesn't have to vote for me just because we chance to room together, and, of course, she knows that Miss Hamilton would make a better president than I. By the way, why don't you two drop formality and say 'Elizabeth' and 'Mary?' It is quite time you did so.
gpt
I shall be very glad to do so, if I may be permitted, Beth said. Then as she caught a slight smile on Mary's face, she added,
human
Very well, that weighty matter is settled for the remainder of the college course. You see, I did not dare to say 'Mary' so familiarly to one who is such a wonderful scholar in biology as you.
gpt
That is the only thing I _do_ know, so please do not make fun of me.
human
Gracious, I would never dare to make fun of you! We all hold our breath with awe when you recite. Really, Mary, don't look so hurt and annoyed. We do admire you tremendously. That is such an unusual branch for a girl to fancy.
gpt
You had better talk about the class election, I think,
human
Why? do you think it will be close?
gpt
Miss Hamilton's friends are working hard. Lots of the girls had no special preferences, but I think all of those will vote for Miss Hamilton now.
human
I am an idiot to sit still here. I shall go right out in the highways and byways of this building, and see if I cannot accomplish something myself.
gpt
You will stay here, Beth.
human
I will not.