human
Well how smart we are, smiled the doctor, surveying them appreciatively.
gpt
Seems to me everyone is dressed up to-night.
human
We wanted to have things nice--because Mother is going to get well,
gpt
We're going to have ice-cream,
human
That's fine,
gpt
Girls, he said,
human
I'm going to send a telegram after dinner to-night to Aunt Trudy Wright. Mother wants her to come and stay with you while she is away; I don't think she can begin to mend until she knows that she has provided for you.
gpt
Oh, Hugh! Rosemary mashing potato for Shirley's hungry consumption, looked distressed.
human
I can keep house, I know I can. We don't need Aunt Trudy.
gpt
She won't let me keep any mice in my room, wailed Sarah.
human
I don't like her, either.
gpt
Let me eat it now, said Shirley, referring to her potato.
human
Let's tell Aunt Trudy not to come. She says oatmeal is good for me and I don't like oatmeal.
gpt
Have you all finished? asked the doctor calmly.
human
Well then, I have something to say: Aunt Trudy is coming, just as soon as I can get her here; if for no other reason than Mother wants her and will go away happy in the belief that you will be well taken care of. There is to be no argument and I absolutely forbid you to mention the subject to Mother; if she says anything to you, try to act as though you were pleased at the prospect. For my part, I should think you would be glad she could come. An aunt is pretty nice to have when you are in trouble.
gpt
You don't know Aunt Trudy,
human
Rosemary, will you go up and sit with Mother while Miss Graham has her dinner, when we are through? asked Dr. Hugh, ignoring Sarah's remark.
gpt
I am going down to the drug-store for a few things and I'll be back within half an hour.