human
This is one of the finest cities of Brazil, said their uncle.
gpt
Ten years ago it was not a large place but now it has three hundred thousand people, many beautiful buildings, electric lights and trolley cars. It has also some very good schools and colleges, and students come here from all parts of the country. Perhaps Affonzo will go to college here some day.
human
It seems a good ways from home, said the boy.
gpt
But uncle, he added, as they passed a crowd of queer looking people in the station,
human
To-night we will rest, and to-morrow morning we will see Sao Paulo, and in the afternoon go to the _fazenda_,
gpt
Mackenzie College is one of the best seats of learning in Brazil, said the uncle.
human
It is on the plan of the North American colleges, with kindergarten, primary grades and grammar school. There is also a normal school and a manual training shop.
gpt
You see, you have to copy us, said Maria with a laugh.
human
All the schools in the States are good. You ought to live there.
gpt
Maybe they are, he said,
human
Children!
gpt
Mackenzie College is named for Mr. John G. Mackenzie, of New York City, who gave a large sum of money to build it. But here we are at the Garden of Light. Now you may get out of the carriage and rest yourselves by running about these magnificent alleys of trees, seeing the lakes and fountains.
human
Maria and Martim do not get along as well as the little girl and Affonzo,
gpt
It doesn't matter, she said serenely.
human
It does not hurt either of them to argue if it doesn't go too far. Children are far better for not being noticed. Affonzo gets along better with his cousin because he has Lola to quarrel with; Martim grows selfish from being too much alone.
gpt
We will keep Maria with us if the father is willing, as long as she is in Brazil.
human
Better still, let both Maria and Martim return home with us, said the Senhora Dias.
gpt
Then all four young folk will learn to accommodate themselves to each other.
human
That is an excellent plan, and it is kind in you to suggest it,
gpt
We shall try to arrange it that way.
human
Come, children, he called a few minutes later.
gpt
We must return for lunch now as we drive to the _fazenda_ afterwards. Do you know what we old folk have been planning?
human
No, papa, what is it?
gpt
Something pleasant, I am sure, said Lola.
human
For you are the dearest uncle in the world.
gpt
Thank you, little flatterer, he pinched her cheek playfully.
human
It is that you four cousins are all to return to Para for the winter.
gpt
Oh, delightful,
human
How nice!