human
I want to go up to the engine-house for a spell; but I'll be in the room in time to go with you to school,
gpt
All right, we'll flash up there by dark, and you needn't be 'fraid anybody will get the best of Jip while we're round.
human
Why didn't you stay down-town an' enjoy yourself? That's what I told you to do.
gpt
I can have more fun up here, an' I didn't think you'd care if I loafed 'round till it was time to go to school.
human
Care? Of course we don't, Amateur; but you ought'er have some change; there's no sense in hanging on here all the time.
gpt
I don't see very much of you, an' perhaps----
human
You're reckoning that we may get a call, and you'll have the chance to go out with us?
gpt
If there was one, I'd like----
human
I'm afraid, Amateur, we shall have to hire a back-yard somewhere, and keep a little blaze going so's to amuse you.
gpt
Am I in it?
human
I reckon we shall have to take you along, Amateur, seeing 's this fire seems to have started jest when you got into trim for hard work. Swing alongside the engineer, and we'll allow you're one of the company.