human
I’m Grace Marshall, she said, addressing Peggy.
gpt
Elaine’s sister.
human
I couldn’t help knowing that you were Elaine’s sister, after really looking at you,
gpt
So you don’t believe in giving in to a lie.
human
No! Peggy gulped.
gpt
I don’t.
human
And if you’re in the right, you should hold your head up and let people think what they please. Isn’t that what you said?
gpt
It’s what I believe, anyway, with all my heart.
human
I half think you’re right. And do you know, Peggy Raymond, I’ve been acting on a very different plan. I’m going to tell you something that happened not so very long ago and see what you have to say about that.
gpt
Well?
human
Well, cried Peggy, voicing a sentiment she had expressed earlier,
gpt
Then you think I’ve been silly.
human
Yes.
gpt
And cowardly?
human
You could be braver.
gpt
Well, I’ve been brave enough to come down and see you, anyway. Grace laughed out, and Peggy noticed that both Elaine and her mother started nervously at the sound.
human
You mustn’t think me familiar on short acquaintance. You see I’ve known you for some time, and the most popular topic of conversation in this house since we moved in has been Peggy Raymond. You don’t mind my calling you _Peggy_?
gpt
I’d mind dreadfully if you called me anything else. And, by the way! Peggy had some sensible ideas as to striking when the iron is hot.
human
Mayn’t I bring some of the girls in to see you? They will be so interested when they know Elaine’s sister has come.
gpt
Not yet. Not quite yet, she pleaded.
human
Let me get a little used to things first.