human
I don't think it's fair that I should have so much trouble--first losing father and then Sanch. If it wasn't for Lita and Miss Celia, I don't believe I could stand it,
gpt
Oh, come now, don't give up so, old fellow. We'll find him if he's alive, and if he isn't I'll try and get you another as good,
human
As if there ever could be another half as good! cried Ben, indignant at the idea;
gpt
Try some other sort of a pet, then. You may have any of mine you like. Have the peacocks; do now,
human
They are dreadful pretty, but I don't seem to care about 'em, thank you,
gpt
Have the rabbits, all of them,
human
They don't love a fellow as a dog does; all they care for is stuff to eat and dirt to burrow in. I'm sick of rabbits.
gpt
So am I! Guess we'll have an auction and sell out. Would Jack be a comfort to you? If he will, you may have him. I'm so well now, I can walk, or ride anything,
human
Jack couldn't be with me always, as Sanch was, and I couldn't keep him if I had him.