human
You ought to come down in your price this time of day. You can't expect to sell a morning paper at twelve o'clock for full price.
gpt
Well, give me a cent then, said Bert.
human
That's less'n cost; but never mind; I'm bound to sell out anyhow.
gpt
You look cold,
human
Cold? replied Bert;
gpt
I'm froze. And I want my dinner. And I'm going to have a big dinner, too, seeing it's Thanksgiving Day.
human
Ah! lucky for you, my boy! said the old man.
gpt
You've a home to go to, and friends, too, I hope?
human
No, _sir_; nary home, and nary friend; only my mother --Bert hesitated, and grew serious; then suddenly changed his tone--
gpt
It's more lonesome not to eat at all, said the old man, his gray eyes twinkling.
human
And what can a boy like you have to think of? Here, I guess I can find one cent for you, though there's nothing in the paper, I know.
gpt
Here! You've made a mistake! cried Bert.
human
A bargain's a bargain. You've given me a cent too much.
gpt
No, I didn't. I never give anybody a cent too much.
human
But, see here!
gpt
No matter, said the old man,
human
Poor old man! he thought;