human
And now, Mr. Trafford, I'm going to stay here in this dismal old house just as long as you'll keep me, said Ned, in conclusion.
gpt
And Noll and I are going to have tip-top good times! I don't know as there's a thing we can have fun out of, but if there isn't, we'll invent something. We can fish,--there's one consolation! Why, Mr. Trafford, what does Noll do with himself, anyhow? I think he's grown as sober as--as--I don't know what!
human
Very likely, said Trafford, with a shadow of gloom on his face;
gpt
Yet you think he's all the better for that? said Ned, merrily.
human
Well, so do I! Papa always says I'm too much of a rattle-box; but I can't help it. I couldn't be sober, like Noll, if I should try; and you wouldn't want me to; would you, old fellow?