human
Your Uncle Juan, who went to study medicine in Philadelphia, married there a beautiful North American lady, and has a little daughter the age of Affonzo. She is named Maria and she had the great misfortune to lose her mother a few months ago. She grieves terribly and her father is bringing her to Brazil in the hope that among his people she will grow well and strong again. They will reach Rio de Janeiro in a short time, and we want to be there to see them. Would you like to go with us on this trip?
gpt
Indeed yes, mamma! cried both in one breath.
human
When do we start?
gpt
To-morrow, she replied.
human
I did not tell you before, because I feared you would too much excite yourselves. Then too I thought something might happen to prevent our going and you would be disappointed.
gpt
Hurrah, cried Affonzo.
human
We shall see Uncle Hilario!
gpt
And I shall see my cousin Martim!
human
Now you must be good children and give me a chance to pack up your clothes. No questions! She held up her finger playfully.
gpt
Those you may save to ask me on ship-board. Here is a map which shows just where we are going, and you may trace out the course and Affonzo can tell you about all the places from his geography, Lola,