human
I hope it snowed all night, said Meg cheerfully.
gpt
I would like to see snow up to the second-story windows, wouldn't you, Bobby?
human
Just about as much snow as I care for, right now, declared Father Blossom.
gpt
Our trucks are having trouble breaking the roads and this fresh fall is discouraging for people who want to work. I've a good mind to get out the old box sleigh and hire a horse and let Sam drive to Fernwood for that freight consignment,
human
Daddy! she cried, the loveliest rose color coming into her cheeks.
gpt
Darling Daddy, can't we go in the box sleigh?
human
Why, lambs, what about school?
gpt
It's a one-session day! she said triumphantly.
human
The teachers have to go to a lecture this afternoon. Oh, Mother, you went riding in a sleigh when you were a little girl and I never did.
gpt
And you've been in automobiles and when I was a little girl I never did, Mother Blossom said gaily.
human
However, we'll ask Daddy.
gpt
I was careless to mention 'sleigh', he announced.
human
But I still think Sam will have to go with a horse, instead of a foundry truck; and if four children were ready and warmly dressed about quarter of one, I shouldn't wonder if that sleigh stopped before this house.