human
The people thought that the United States had progressed more rapidly and was more prosperous than Brazil and they did not see why their own land should not be as great or greater than any other American country. Brazil was the only South American country which was not a republic. I think the chief reason, however, was that the heir to the throne was not at all liked, and the Brazilians were afraid that he would not be as wise a ruler as Dom Pedro had been. Even those who most wanted a republic were sorry to have the old emperor expelled, and many of them cried bitterly when he went away.
gpt
I should think they might have waited until he died, said Maria.
human
If he was old he wouldn't have lived long, and then they needn't have had his heir whom they didn't like. I do not think it was nice at all to send him away when he had always been good and kind.
gpt
If it had been in the United States you would have shot him, like you do your Presidents, wouldn't you?
human
We have only had three Presidents killed out of twenty-six, said Maria.
gpt
How many of yours have been assassinated?
human
I'm sure I don't know,
gpt
In the early days, said Uncle Hilario,
human
Here we are at the grand stand. The music is just beginning to draw near. Hurrah! There come the soldiers! cried Affonzo.
gpt
Aren't they fine-looking fellows!
human
What gorgeous uniforms they have!
gpt
Aren't the plumed horses splendid!