human
Well, dear mamma, he cried eagerly, and catching his breath,
gpt
I have played ball till my breath is as short as my nose. Is that enough?
human
Quite enough, said his mother, laughing.
gpt
Come and sit down, and in a few minutes, I hope, your breath will grow as long as your arm. I think I have a very nice story for you. It is about a fox and some other animals. It was written by a great author. As it is written, it will be almost _too old_ for a little fellow like you, but I will make it younger if I can.
human
Oh, that will be excellent! said Willie, sitting down by his mother and rubbing his hands in a great state of delight.
gpt
A fox--only think! Will he talk? I hope he will; and I hope there will be giants and fairies, and--and very good children, and very bad boys, and--oh, every thing!
human
There are only animals in this story, but it is very long.
gpt
That's perfect, cried Willie,
human
I could listen to stories all day and all night; I hope this will last twice as long as possible--I mean, continued he, as his mother laughed at
gpt