human
Singed possum, he exclaimed, when they had put the usual question to him.
gpt
Now, what an extraordinary thing that you should come along and ask me that question. What an astounding and incredible thing that you should actually use the word `singed' in connection with the word `possum.' Though mind you, the word I had in my mind was not 'singed,' but `burning.' And not `possum' but `feathers.' Now, I'll tell you why. Only this morning, as I was standing here, I said to myself somebody's been burning feathers.
human
Have you been burning feathers?
gpt
No
human
Well,
gpt
If you haven't been burning feathers, somebody else has.
human
feathers
gpt
burning
human
singed
gpt
possum.
human
Which way did he go?
gpt
Now, let me see, said the Rooster.
human
He went down the road, turned to the right, gave a jump and a howl, and set off in the direction of Watkin Wombat's summer residence.
gpt
The very man we're after,