human
Well 'y gory, girls, you certainly are the three graces, the three fates, and the world, the flesh and the devil all in one--what say?
gpt
Well, now see here, father, do you know what people are saying about--
human
Of course--I was just coming to that, Ruthie, answered the Captain.
gpt
Amos Adams he says, 'Well, Cap,' say he, 'I was talking to Cleopatra and she says Queen Victoria had a readin' to the effect that there was a boy named Amos Ezra Morton Adams over on one of the stars in the southwest corner of the milky way that would be busting into this part of the universe in about three years, more or less'--what say?
human
Somepin new-- interjected the Captain.
gpt
Thought I'd kind o' bloom out; sort o' to let folks know that the old man had a little kick in him yet--eh? And now, girls--listen; let's all go out to the Country Club for dinner to-night, and I'll put on my new suit and you kind of rig up in your best, and we'll make what George calls a killing--what say? He put his hands in his pockets and looked critically at his new clothes. The flight of Ruth had quieted Emma, but Martha came swooping down on him with
human
Now, father--look here--about that Country Club party--
gpt
What party? he exclaimed.
human
Can't I ask my girls out for a little innocent dinner without its being called a party--eh? Now, you girls get your things on and come on. As for me, the limousine will be at the door at eight!