human
Pull your foot straight up.
gpt
It's too tight.
human
You're wearing thick, outdoor shoes, he said.
gpt
If I just unlace this one, you can wiggle your foot out as easy as pie.
human
It was my kitten I wanted to get, she said slowly.
gpt
That's how it happened. And he's up there yet.
human
How did it get up there?
gpt
The Claxton's dog pretty nearly scared it to death; it started climbing and was afraid to stop.
human
I see, nodded the boy.
gpt
Well, you jerk your foot out of that shoe, and we'll get the kitten easy enough. Are you all ready? Now!
human
I can't!
gpt
It's just as easy as falling--if you'll only try.
human
It's not easy. She was beginning to lose her temper.
gpt
I'm stuck just as fast as I ever was. You haven't done a bit of good.
human
Are you sure you can't yank it free?
gpt
I know I can't.
human
I'm sorry I can't get you loose, but I know how to get your kitten down.
gpt
What are you going to do?