human
Well, now, remarked Giraffe,
gpt
The wager is cream for the crowd at the first chance, the fat boy went on, with pointed emphasis.
human
Giraffe says he can start a fire with that bunty little bow of his, and the twirling stick that heats things up, and makes the fine tinder take fire--when you've got the hang of things. He's got to do it before we wind up this particular trip; and at a time when one or more of us are on deck to act as witnesses. Hear that, fellows?
gpt
What he says are the exact conditions, added the confident Giraffe.
human
And just make up your minds I'm going to do that same stunt yet. Why, half a dozen times already I've been pretty close to getting fire; but something always seemed to happen just at the last minute. Once my bowstring sawed through. Another time the plaguey stick burst. Then Bumpus had to fall all over me just when I felt sure the spark was going to come in the tinder. And the last time, you may remember, when I sang out that I had it, why, down came that heavy rain, and put me out of business.
gpt
Looks like you might be hoodooed, Giraffe,
human
All right, no matter what's the matter, if grit and perseverance can accomplish the business, you'll see it done in great style sooner or later!
gpt
Then let's hope it will be sooner, remarked Step Hen;
human
Anyhow, broke in Allan from the rear,
gpt
And, Bumpus went on, calmly;
human
Huh! grunted Giraffe, who seemed a trifle grumpy on account of having his fire-making abilities made fun of, for he was quite touchy on that score;
gpt
What in the wide world did you go and get a big ten bore for, when you're such a short fellow?
human
Well, he remarked,
gpt
Please keep that blunderbuss pointed the other way, Bumpus,
human
Yes, for goodness' sake don't you turn it around here! called out Giraffe.
gpt
If ever you blew a hole in the bottom of this canvas canoe, we'd go down like a stone.
human
I'd be sorry for that, remarked Bumpus, still fondling his new purchase lovingly, although he kept it pointed ahead, as directed;
gpt
Huh! thinking of the grub before you take me into consideration, are you?