human
Mamma, I found it, he came in saying,
gpt
I knew I could. You thought I couldn't, now you might give it to me. His mamma laughed and then asked him to bring in some water. After he had set the bucket of water on the table he said,
human
What do you think I was thinking about when I was hunting for that five cents?
gpt
I can't tell, son.
human
Well, mamma, he said,
gpt
I would like to be a Christian, can't I? I would like to be baptized soon.
human
I am glad you think about that, Charlie, but you are too young now.
gpt
How old must one be first?
human
Well, that varies a good deal, I know.
gpt
I'm _nine_ years old.
human
Yes, I know.
gpt
Ain't nine old enough?
human
But you must think about it more, Charlie.
gpt
More! I've been thinking about it a long time a'ready.
human
Well I'll talk to papa about it, and we'll see what he says. You know we want you always to do right,