human
Terribly exciting, isn't it? Sue said, passing Blue Bonnet in the hall shortly after breakfast.
gpt
I'm so glad Annabel and I are staying over until Monday. Has your uncle arrived yet?
human
I'm just watching for him. He should be here in about ten minutes. I'm keeping my eye on the front door--oh, Sue, there's a ring now; perhaps it's he! It is! It is!
gpt
Uncle Cliff! dear Uncle Cliff! she cried, rapturously, while she led him toward the reception-room, holding to his arm tightly as if by some chance he might escape.
human
How ever did you get up here so soon? It's only a quarter to nine, now.
gpt
Taxi, Honey. And the train was on time, fortunately. Come over to the light and let me have a look at you. Why, child, how you have grown! And what's this--long dresses! Honey, Honey, where's Uncle Cliff's little girl?
human
Here she is, she cried, snuggling into the warm embrace again.
gpt
She'll never be anything but a little girl to you--never! That's proper length--just a speck below my shoe-tops. Will you sit here a minute while I find Carita? Poor Carita has been a little homesick the last few days. It's seeing the girls start for home, I reckon.
human
Now the plans, Honey. What are they? Mr. Ashe said, looking at his watch.
gpt
Have you had breakfast?
human
Uncle Cliff! An hour ago.
gpt
Well, I haven't. Suppose you get your things together--both of you--and come over to the hotel with me right away. The taxi is waiting.
human
All ready?
gpt
Just as soon as we say good-by to Miss North.
human
I will come for you in twenty minutes, Mr. Ashe said.
gpt
Then we will go down to breakfast. I have a suspicion that you could eat another bite if you tried, while we talk over the plans. Suppose you have them all settled, Honey?
human
Yes, I have, Uncle Cliff. It's going to be very strenuous, too, I'm afraid. I hope you aren't awfully, _awfully_ tired.
gpt
I think I shall be equal to the demand,