human
I have only just heard you were ill, the visitor said kindly, taking Marjorie's hand in hers, and looking with sympathetic interest into the pale, woe-begone face.
gpt
Your aunt told Beverly at luncheon that you had a bad cold. You should have let me know sooner; I can't have my kind little friend laid up without trying to return some of her goodness to me.
human
It wasn't goodness at all, said Marjorie, flushing with pleasure;
gpt
I think I always need you, dear, she said.
human
I have missed your visits very much, and reading to myself doesn't seem half as pleasant as having a nice little girl read aloud to me. Still, I am glad to have the use of my eyes again, especially as we are going away next week.
gpt
Going away!
human
We are not going for good, she explained,
gpt
I was afraid you meant you were going to Europe, or somewhere far away, she said,
human
And I should miss you very much, too, said Mrs. Randolph,
gpt
Oh, nothing in particular. Elsie and I are invited to several parties, and Aunt Julia's sister, Mrs. Ward, is having a tree on Christmas night. I can't help wishing the holidays were over. It will be my first Christmas away from home, you know.
human
I suppose your family will miss you as much as you miss them,
gpt
Yes, I know they will, and that is one of the hardest things to bear. I had a letter from Undine to-day, and she says they are all very sad, though they are trying hard to be brave and cheerful.
human
Who is Undine?
gpt
Oh, haven't I told you about her? She's a girl who lives at the ranch, and we call her Undine, but it isn't her real name.
human
What is her real name?