human
Now, Minnie, I'm going to sit here with the driver and have a chat with him , said the young man;
gpt
Very well, said the young lady, in low, laughing tones;
human
Can't I, though? thought the small urchin, who held the reins.
gpt
We'll see that, Miss Erminie Germaine,
human
Come, my lad, start, cried the gentleman, springing in,
gpt
Don't see no harm in whistling; nobody never objects to it, said Pet, imitating to perfection the gruff, surly tones of Master Bob.
human
I'm fond of music myself, if you ain't, and so is the hoss, who would not go a step if I didn't whistle; so I'll just keep on if it's all the same to you.
gpt
Hail Columbia
human
How long does it take you to drive to the Barrens?
gpt
Well, sometimes longer and sometimes shorter; and then again not so long,
human
Quite enlightened, thank you! Do you know the family at old Barrens cottage?
gpt
There ain't no family there; there's only the old woman what can't walk or nothin'; and a nigger. Them two don't make one whole member of society, let alone a family. Was you acquainted with them, square?
human
Slightly so,
gpt
Well, maybe you knew that there cove that went away--young Mr. Ray?
human
I believe I had that honor,
gpt
Honor! humph! I reckon you're the only one ever thought it an honor to know him, said the lad, grimly.
human
He always was a vagabones, and ended as all vagabones must, at last.