human
Hello, Lightfoot! he exclaimed.
gpt
You are looking handsomer than ever. How are you feeling these fine autumn days?
human
Anxious, replied Lightfoot.
gpt
I am feeling terribly anxious. Do you know what day this is?
human
No, replied Paddy,
gpt
I don't know what day it is, and I don't particularly care. It is enough for me that it is one of the finest days we've had for a long time.
human
I wish I could feel that way, said Lightfoot wistfully.
gpt
I wish I could feel that way, Paddy, but I can't. No, Sir, I can't. You see, this is the first of the most dreadful days in all the year for me. The hunters started looking for me before Mr. Sun was really out of bed. At least one hunter did, and I don't doubt there are others. I fooled that one, but from now to the end of the hunting season there will not be a single moment of daylight when I will feel absolutely safe.
human
That's bad news, Lightfoot. I'm sorry to hear it. I certainly am sorry to hear it, said Paddy.
gpt
Why anybody wants to hunt such a handsome fellow as you are, I cannot understand. My, but that's a beautiful set of antlers you have!
human
My, but that's a beautiful set of antlers you have!
gpt
They are the best I've ever had; but do you know, Paddy, I suspect that they may be one of the reasons I am hunted so, replied Lightfoot a little sadly.
human
Good looks are not always to be desired. Have you seen any hunters around here lately?
gpt
Not a single hunter, he replied.
human
I tell you what it is, Lightfoot, let's be partners for a while. You stay right around my pond. If I see or hear or smell anything suspicious, I'll warn you. You do the same for me. Two sets of eyes, ears and noses are better than one. What do you say, Lightfoot?
gpt
I'll do it,