human
I'm not going to cry, Molly, because there's no use of it; but, oh, Molly, what ARE we going to do?
gpt
I don't know, Mops. There isn't a thing to do but to stay here until Carter or somebody happens to come to draw water. You won't faint or anything, will you?
human
I don't know, said Marjorie, almost smiling at Molly's alarmed expression;
gpt
I don't believe I will, because I don't know how to faint. If I knew how I s'pose I would, for I don't think I can stay like this much longer.
human
Marjorie Maynard! she exclaimed.
gpt
If you faint and tumble out of this bucket, I'll never speak to you again as long as I live!
human
I don't want to fall into the water,
gpt
Well, then, brace up and behave yourself! Stand up straight in your bucket and hang on to the chains. Don't look down; that was what made you feel faint. We're here and we must make the best of it. We can't get out until somebody comes, so let's be plucky and do the best we can.
human
Pooh! Molly Moss! I guess I can be as brave as you can! I'm not going to faint, or tumble into the water, or do anything silly! Now that I don't have to stand on tiptoe, I could stand here all day,--and Carter's bound to come for water for the cows.