human
How are Max and Eva this morning?
gpt
I don't know whether they are up yet or not, replied Lucilla.
human
You know, papa, they had not the same occasion for early rising that Chester and I had.
gpt
True enough and Max is fully entitled to take his ease for the present. Don't you think so?
human
Yes, indeed, papa. I am very glad the dear fellow is having a good holiday after all he has gone through. Oh, I wish he had chosen some business that would allow him to stay at home with us!
gpt
That would be pleasanter for us, but our country must have a navy and officers to command it.
human
Yes, sir; and so it is well that some men fancy that kind of life and employment.
gpt
And no doubt Max inherits the taste for a seafaring life from me and my forebears.
human
Father, said Lulu,
gpt
Thank you for your willingness to serve me in that, daughter, the Captain returned pleasantly,
human
Oh, I am glad that they can and will, for your sake, father, but I hope I shall be permitted to do a little of my old work for you once in a while.
gpt
That is altogether likely, he said.
human
But now as we have finished eating and drinking shall we not take our stroll about the grounds?