human
You made a mistake, she said.
gpt
Mademoiselle Cerise's dress is very pretty, but it is not _precisely_ like mine; the pattern is larger and a little louder, and the color is lighter and a little harsher.
human
Well, perhaps,
gpt
I am very glad that the Sailor-Boy was happy at last, said the little girl.
human
I was afraid Belinda never meant to open her eyes.
gpt
It certainly looked like it at one time, answered the little Marionette.
human
However, it was all right in the end, for she opened them in time to prevent her Sailor-Boy's heart from breaking.
gpt
I wonder why she kept them closed so long.
human
I wonder,
gpt
Force of habit, I suppose, as she herself said, she remarked after a pause.
human
We all have our little ways. Now what sort of story would you like to-morrow?
gpt
You have told me a story about a sailor, so I should like the next one to be about a soldier.
human
A soldier--a soldier-- the Marionette answered.
gpt
I don't think I know one about a soldier--Yes, stay; there is the story of the Officer and the Elephant. That is about a soldier.
human
An Officer and an Elephant! How nice! exclaimed the little girl eagerly.
gpt
I am quite certain it must be very funny.
human
I don't think the Officer found it so,
gpt
Didn't he?
human
I wish you would tell me all about it now, she continued;
gpt
I want so much to hear it.
human
Not now, replied the little Marionette,
gpt
Yes, I will,