human
And nobody to speak a kind word to him, either. I don't think they ought to be so hard on him, for I dare say he is grieving himself sick over it now, for he isn't a bad boy.
gpt
No, said Rosie,
human
I don't think he is; I like Max very much, but of course his father's orders have to be carried out, and for that reason we are all forbidden to go near him, and we have no choice but to obey.
gpt
Forbidden, indeed! thought Zoe to herself.
human
I for one shall do as I please about it.
gpt
Zoe, how pretty you are! that dress is very becoming!
human
Am I? But I can't compare with Miss Deane in either beauty or conversational powers,
gpt
Can't you? just ask Ned about it, laughed Rosie.
human
I verily believe he thinks you the sweetest thing he ever set eyes on. There, I hear him coming, and must run away, for I know he always wants you all to himself here; and besides, I have to dress.