human
Shall I get the rake and pull him out?
gpt
No, you might hurt him, replied Mr. Bobbsey.
human
Go out to the garage and get the big flash lamp from Sam. I can shine that under the table and we can see what it is before we do anything. Evidently Snoop isn't going to come out until he gets ready. And it may be he has a large rat or----
gpt
Oh--a rat!
human
Maybe it's only a little mouse--I like a funny little mouse,
gpt
Well, I don't, said Dinah.
human
They eats mah food.
gpt
Maybe it's only a little mole from the garden,
human
It's bigger'n a ground mole! declared Freddie.
gpt
I saw it, an' it's long and brown and has legs an' brown eyes that shine.
human
Well, whatever it is it can't be very dangerous, said Mr. Bobbsey.
gpt
If it was, Snoop never would have dared to get it. But I don't want to reach under there in the dark and perhaps get bitten and scratched by Snoop, or whatever he has. We'll wait for the flash light.
human
Dey suah am lots ob t'ings happenin' dis day,
gpt
I see its eyes shining!
human
I can see its tail! Oh, no, that's Snoop's tail!
gpt
Snoop, what have you there? Stop growling and give it to me!
human
Be careful, advised his wife.
gpt
It may bite.