human
Yessuh--right away, suh.
gpt
Where's Basil, mother?
human
He'll be here soon,
gpt
Come on, my boy, he said, firmly.
human
You must get out of the sun.
gpt
Mother, have I ever done anything that you asked me not to do?
human
No, my son.
gpt
Please don't make me begin now, he said, gently.
human
Is--is she at home?
gpt
Yes; but she is not very well. She has been ill a long while,