human
Want to race,
gpt
An eating race, Charlie? he asked.
human
Why, my dear boy, I shouldn't stand a ghost of a chance with you. We might make it a handicap, but, even then--
gpt
Shoveling race, Charlie explained.
human
You have the great big snow-shovel an' Sally have the middle-sized shovel an' I have the little snow-shovel, an' we race to see who can get the most done.
gpt
Brilliant idea, Charlie, positively glittering, his father returned.
human
But it would hardly be fair to start us all from scratch, I am afraid. Better make it a handicap, eh?
gpt
Yes,
human
What is a handicap, father?
gpt
Oh, she said, approving,
human
It is an attempt in that direction, Sally. But there are many things about it, about--er--racing--of any kind, that it is just as well you shouldn't know. So I will not try to explain. If every one concerned acts fairly, Sally, and with good judgment, it is nice, as you say.
gpt
Why doesn't everybody act fairly?