human
What disturbs you to-day, Edward?
gpt
I--I--nothing much, sir.
human
Have you and Ellis been having trouble in school?
gpt
He has been getting _me_ into trouble,
human
Can you tell me about it, Edward?
gpt
He said I threw paper balls, and Mr. Burrows whipped me; and I didn't.
human
Are you sure you didn't?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Did you say so at the time?
gpt
Over and over again, but he said he _saw_ me.
human
Edward, have you always spoken the truth? Is your word to be believed?
gpt
I've told a great many stories, he said at last, in a low, humble tone;
human
So do I, Edward, answered Mr. Holbrook gently, even tenderly.
gpt
Ellis was mistaken. But I see you are angry with him; can't you get over that?
human
He got me whipped for nothing, sir.
gpt
Suppose Christ should follow that rule, Edward, and forgive only those who had treated Him well; would you be forgiven to-day?
human
Let me show you what this lamp of yours says about the matter.
gpt
If ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
human
Trespasses mean sins,