human
Look at him, look at him, fellows! Tom shouted.
gpt
Here's old Pete, the biggest pickerel in the world, the wary old codger that has defied every fisherman for miles around, and has even eluded the deadly machinations of Si Perkins. Don't stand there like wooden statues--come here and help me unhook this old reprobate. Why don't you say something?
human
For the very good reason, Bert answered, drily,
gpt
Our good fortune, Tom repeated, scornfully.
human
You mean my brains and common sense. Who thought of putting that fish back into the water to fool old Pete, I'd like to know?
gpt
You did, and we are perfectly willing to give you all the credit, said Bert.
human
The really important thing is that he's caught. I can hardly believe it yet. Isn't he a beauty? he added, enthusiastically.
gpt
Look at the length of him, and the thickness---- Say, fellows, I bet we could feed the whole college on him for a month.
human
I shouldn't wonder, Bert laughed.
gpt
I, for one, have never seen his equal, and never expect to again.
human
What's that? Tom demanded, sharply, as a cry of terror rent the air.
gpt
Let's find out.
human
It sounded further down the stream, near the mill. Come on, fellows. Hurry!