human
Julia, Elsie, where are you? Here we are, safe and sound!
gpt
My dear Henry, your train must have been just on time, she exclaimed rather nervously.
human
We had scarcely begun to expect you yet. And so this is Marjorie. I am very glad to see you, dear; I hope you are not quite worn out after that dreadful journey.
gpt
I am not the very least bit tired,
human
We were twenty minutes late,
gpt
And where is Elsie?
human
She will be here in a few moments, Mrs. Carleton explained hurriedly.
gpt
Now do come in and have some tea, or is it too late for tea? I am so glad to have you back, Henry dear; we have missed you terribly. I am sure you must be tired even if Marjorie isn't.
human
Not so tired as hungry; we had a very poor lunch on the train. It is rather late for tea, though; we can have an early dinner instead. Where is that little witch, Elsie? Isn't she coming to see us?
gpt
Oh, certainly, dear; I told you she would be here in a few moments. Now I will take Marjorie to her room; she will be glad to wash off some of those horrid cinders, I am sure.
human
Am I not to have the same room with Elsie, Aunt Julia?
gpt
Oh, no, dear; you are to have a nice little room all to yourself. It was so fortunate that we had this extra room in the apartment. We intended using it for guests, but when your uncle wrote that he was bringing you home with him, we decided to give it to you.
human
Oh, I hope I am not going to be in the way, said Marjorie, blushing.
gpt
I had no idea I was to have a room to myself, especially when Uncle Henry told me you were living in a hotel. I wouldn't in the least mind rooming with Elsie.
human
But you are not at all in the way, said Mrs. Carleton, kindly.
gpt
We seldom have guests staying with us, and shall not need the extra room. This is Elsie's room; yours is just opposite.