human
Oh, no, said Hanny;
gpt
Then she laughed.
human
I shall not promise her a hundred dollars, nor my string of gold beads. I am not sorry, for I have loved both grandmothers; and one is gone--
gpt
Why don't we name her after _her_ grandmothers? exclaimed Cleanthe.
human
One of hers is gone, and she sighed.
gpt
It seems such a long name for a wee baby.
human
Margaret Elizabeth,--it is a beautiful name, said Hanny, with delight.
gpt
Mother will give her something, I know. And I will be her godmother, and endow her for the Elizabeth.
human
With all your worldly goods?
gpt
Not _quite_ all--
human
You'll be impoverished, Hanny, interrupted John, with a glint of humour.
gpt
Six nephews and nieces already! And there are four of us still to marry, if George ever comes back. He hasn't made his fortune yet. He was crazy to go. The good times here suit me well enough.