human
H’m! He evidently knows those cookies, and agrees with my estimate of them, said the young man, breaking a piece and offering it to the dog as he returned alertly from Miss Berry’s vigorous push. The creature swallowed the morsel, and at each mouthful Page took thereafter, became convulsed throughout his rough body, then planted his four feet firmly and expectantly, and emitted a little bark.
gpt
This is an innovation, continued the guest.
human
Pearfield does move, it seems, after all.
gpt
Oh, well, sighed Miss Lovina, lifting the cookie box to a safe perch on the table,
human
Wise Blitzen. He knows which side his bread is buttered on,
gpt
He wouldn’t stay tied up, nor shut up, no more ’n a witch, continued Miss Berry,
human
sighed Miss Lovina;
gpt
He seems to be a fine dog of his kind,
human
Yes. They said he cost a lot o’ money, returned Miss Berry, regarding the terrier dubiously.
gpt
I did think though, first off, that I should never get to tell quick which was which end of him. He hasn’t got tail enough to wag, and he’s so rough and queer he’s given me a start many a time barkin’ in the direction I didn’t expect. What were we talkin’ about when Blitzen broke in?
human
I was asking pardon for my delay in responding about your business matter. I told you when I met you at the gate that I knew you were thinking, as you stood there, that it was strange that I should be neglectful of you.
gpt
Well, I wasn’t. I was wonderin’ if I’d done the right thing to bother you about the matter anyway.
human
Decidedly you did. It is a problem I can solve for you with very little trouble, I’m sure, if you will show me the papers you spoke of. I have robbed the tin box shamefully and the light has gone; supposing we go into the house and talk the matter over. My time in Pearfield is limited. I sail for Germany next Saturday, and I have considerable to do between now and then.
gpt
Well, if you ain’t clever to me,