human
Yes, I have come back, but not to take your dog away, said the ragged sailor.
gpt
He's your dog--he did belong to me once, but I know he'll be happier with you. I don't want him now.
human
Don't you--really?
gpt
No, I'm not going to take him. That's what I came to tell you, went on the sailor.
human
I'm on my way back to go aboard a ship for a long sea voyage, but Ruddy isn't going with me.
gpt
What is all this, Rick? asked his mother, coming out to the sidewalk. She had heard voices, and had seen the ragged man, with the green bird on his shoulder, standing at the gate talking to Rick. And she remembered about the ragged sailor and the junk man.
human
What is all this?
gpt
I came back, lady, spoke the ragged sailor, taking off his hat and making a bow,
human
I came back to tell your boy he needn't worry any more about losing his dog. I am not going to try to get him back, though he once belonged to me. I have another mascot now. I have something else to bring me good luck. Here she is!
gpt
Hip hurray! What ho! What ho! The stormy winds do blow! Do blow!
human
You mean that you are not going to try to whistle Rick's dog away again?