"Yes, they can be taught to do all sorts of things about a house—"
"And Dick?"
"He shall be the first one."
"And his 'dopted aunt?"
"Yes, indeed. She can help in many ways."
"O this is lots better than going to town. I just wish I could tell mother and Beth. Seems to me I can't possibly wait."
"I see Nan coming. Suppose 'Vada should take you two down to have your luncheon on the beach."
"The pie, too?"
"Yes, and other things, if your throat is better, so you can go."
"O it's all well, cured with joy, I guess. Anyway mother said I might go outdoors, you know. It was the noise and smoke in town she thought would hurt me."