human
But, oh my lovely jewelry! exclaimed Agnes.
gpt
It's gone!
human
And mine, added Ruth.
gpt
There were some things of Dot's and Tessie's in the box, too, and mother's wedding ring,
human
The police may recover it, said the lawyer.
gpt
I am glad neither of you was harmed,
human
No, they barely touched me, said the older girl.
gpt
One of them just grabbed the box and ran.
human
The other one gave me a shove, declared Agnes.
gpt
If I had known what he was up to he wouldn't have got away so easily. I haven't been playing basket ball for nothing!
human
Well, I think there is nothing more to be done, said their guardian.
gpt
While there is no great rush, I think the sooner we get started on our houseboat trip the better. So if you'll come with me, I'll take you home, we can gather up the last of the baggage and make a quick trip to the _Bluebird_. I have the side curtains up and the rain is stopping, I think.
human
Oh, are we going on the trip--_now_--after the robbery?
gpt
Yes. Why not? inquired the lawyer, with a smile.
human
You can do nothing by staying here, and if the men should be arrested I can arrange to bring you back to identify them. I know how bad you feel, but the trip will be the best thing in the world for you, for it will take your mind from your loss.
gpt
Yes, Ruth, it will!
human
Well, we'll go back home, anyhow,