human
Make out a receipt for the hundred,
gpt
Tad, you are a much better businessman than am I,
human
Am I free?
gpt
For the present, answered Tad.
human
We are going to turn your pony over to Mr. Whitman to hold until we can pay the rest of the money.
gpt
Give my pony to him? cried the fat boy.
human
No, you don't! I guess I won't let you do that--not if I am able to fight. That pony stays with me, and don't you forget it.
gpt
Chunky, now don't you get excited. You might get something you wouldn't like.
human
You threatening me?
gpt
You know I am not. It is a question of your doing as you are told, or of accompanying Mr. Whitman to jail. Which shall it be?
human
I don't want to go to jail, but I want my pony.
gpt
You are the most unreasonable boy I ever knew. But we won't argue it.
human
Why don't you let him have your horse!
gpt
I would if it were my case. You got into this difficulty. You must do your share towards getting out of it. Wait, I will give Mr. Whitman an order for the pony.