human
S-h-h-h! cautioned Ringtail.
gpt
You wait till I counts to t'ree, den make a rush fer de alley acrost de street--see?
human
But, why?
gpt
Well, nemmine why! You do like I tells yer, or yer'll git yer eggercation wid a brick. Now den! One--two--t'ree! Hump it, bo!
human
Good gracious! the Persian gasped, as they streaked through the alley's filth.
gpt
What _are_ they?
human
Boys, grinned Pete.
gpt
De town is gittin' fair congested wid 'em. But 'tain't nuttin', son; it's jes' a part er de game er life. Come on.
human
Yer see dat lady settin' on de gate-post? Well, dat's me steady. I'll interjuce yer in a minute.
gpt
Thank you,
human
Hi, Mame! said Pete, in cordial greeting.
gpt
Shake hands wid me friend, Mr.--er--aw hell! Shake hands wid bo!
human
Mr.,