human
Do they use bells or knockers on their doors, around here?
gpt
Some use one, some the other. There is a large brass knocker on this door. I am sure you must have seen it.
human
I had forgotten. This is my trunk, isn't it?
gpt
Yes.
human
What time do they go to bed here?
gpt
Nine in summer--eight in winter.
human
Hum-m-m! I know now. And do they stay out in that yard all the time?
gpt
Oh, no. As soon as it gets dusk we come in, have supper, and then the larger girls practice their music, or read, or write to their friends or study, or sew, or do whatever they like; and the little girls of your division play about the halls and passages.
human
Um-m-m! I see, said Pet, in the same musing tone, while her wicked eyes, under their long, dark lashes, were twinkling with the very spirit of mischief.
gpt
Could you get me a good long cord, do you think? I want it for something.
human
Yes, I think so. Do you want it now?
gpt
Yes, please.
human
Very well; wait here till I go up to my room and get it for you,