human
If you please, sir, cried Mrs. Posset in an angry tone,
gpt
How did this happen, Nibble? he asked.
human
Mrs. Posset, if you will take Downy into the house and bathe his forehead, I will come in and find some court-plaster to put on that cut. Now my boy, he added, turning to Nibble,
gpt
I--I did have them tandem, he said.
human
I never thought of cats, and Downy likes to ride so much!
gpt
I am very sorry, Nibble! said Uncle Jack,
human
I certainly thought I could trust you to take care of your little brother for ten minutes. There are plenty of ways of amusing a little child without putting him in danger of his life; for Downy might have been very much hurt, perhaps even killed, and then you would never have forgiven yourself. Remember, my boy, that there is a great difference between three years and eight years, and that what may be harmless for you may be very dangerous for your little brother.
gpt
Indeed, Uncle, I am very sorry! said Nibble earnestly;