human
Good afternoon, said a pleasant voice.
gpt
Won't some one of you come with me? You should have mercy on your horse, you know.
human
Oh, Dick! Sally cried. There was mischief in her eyes.
gpt
It is good of you. Will you take Edward?
human
With pleasure, said Dick, not at all disconcerted,
gpt
Oh, cried Miss Patty,
human
Well, continued Sally,
gpt
Miss Sanderson, then.
human
With pleasure,
gpt
You are not racing, Dick?
human
Oh, no, Dick replied solemnly, looking up.
gpt
How can you ask, Sally? You know that I should not dare to, with this horse. He is too young.
human
Gammon! Sally exclaimed.
gpt
I shall keep my eye on you, Dick.
human
That's a good place for it, Dick remarked.
gpt
Good-bye.
human
Will you race, Mr. Torrington?
gpt
Oh, no, Dick repeated, as solemnly as before.
human
I have no such intention. Of course, this horse is young and full of spirits and I may not be able to control him. But my intentions are irreproachable.
gpt
Oh, I hope so,