human
Ain't I stupid, Florence?
gpt
Not at all, Dodger. You are making excellent progress; but sometimes you are so droll that I can't help laughing.
human
I don't mind that if you think I am really gettin' on.
gpt
Undoubtedly you are!
human
I make a great many mistakes,
gpt
Yes, you do; but you must remember that you have taken lessons only a short time. Don't you think you can read a good deal more easily than you did?
human
Yes; I don't trip up half so often as I did. I'm afraid you'll get tired of teachin' me.
gpt
No fear of that, Dodger. As long as I see that you are improving, I shall feel encouraged to go on.
human
I wish I knew as much as your other scholar.
gpt
You will in time if you go on. You mustn't get discouraged.
human
I won't! said Dodger, stoutly.
gpt
If a little gal like her can learn, I'd ought to be ashamed if I don't--a big boy of eighteen.
human
It isn't the size of the boy that counts, Dodger.
gpt
I know that, but I ain't goin' to give in, and let a little gal get ahead of me!
human
Keep to that determination, Dodger, and you will succeed in time, never fear.