human
Ah, uncle, she cried joyously,
gpt
Thank you, my dear, said Castleman,
human
You are a flatterer, uncle--isn't he, tante?
gpt
I am afraid he is, said the good frau, in mock distress.
human
Every one tries to spoil him.
gpt
You more than any one, tante,
human
Tut, tut, child, cried Frau Katherine,
gpt
I abate his vanity with frowns.
human
No wrinkles, uncle--there, you dear old tante, I'll kiss you to keep you from growing jealous of uncle on my account.
gpt
If any one about this house has been spoiled, it's you, Yolanda,
human
When you speak after that fashion, tante, you almost make me weep, said Yolanda.
gpt
Surely you and uncle and Twonette are the only friends I have, and give me all the joy I know. But, uncle, now that you are at home, I want you to drink your wine quickly and give me a great deal of joy--oh, a great deal.
human
Indeed I will, my dear. Tell me where to begin,