human
Well, that is a rich idea. I'll come and buy of you. You'll look so pretty standing behind a counter.
gpt
You cannot even think of such a thing. It would be a disgrace to the family.
human
No, said Hilary, clasping tightly her eldest sister's hand--they two had already talked the matter over:
gpt
I can not see any disgrace. If our family is so poor that the women must earn their living as well as the men, all we have to see is that it should be honestly earned. What do you say, Ascott?
human
I don't see why Aunt Selina should make such a fuss. Why need you do anything, Aunt Hilary? Can't we hold out a little longer, and live upon tick till I get into practice? Of course, I shall then take care of you all; I'm the head of the family. How horribly dark this room is!