human
Wish I could keep it for mysel', he muttered;
gpt
he said, nudging his sister,
human
All right, Benny.
gpt
What are 'e looking at, Nell? said Benny, after a pause.
human
You look as 'appy as a dead duck in a saucepan.
gpt
Oh, Benny, I see such beautiful pictures in the fire. Don't you 'members on fine days how we looks across the river and sees the great hills 'way behind Birkenhead, such miles an' miles away?
human
Ay, I 'members. I'll take 'e across the river some day, Nell, when I'se richer.
gpt
Will 'e, Benny? I shall be so glad. But I sees great hills in the fire, an' trees, an' pools, an' little rivers, an' oh! such lots of purty things.
human
Queer! said Benny.
gpt
I don't see nowt o' sort.
human
How are 'e now, my 'arties? Are 'e warmer'n you was?
gpt
Ay, Joe, we's nice now, said Nelly;
human
Oh, ye're welcome. But ain't it time you was to home?
gpt
What's o'clock?
human
Seven, all to a minit or so.
gpt
Ay, then, we must be off,
human
Purty little hangel! said Joe, as he stood looking up the street long after they had disappeared.
gpt
I wonder what will become o' her when she grows up?