human
Poor fellow! said Brighteyes.
gpt
It must seem very hard to be tied up all the time. I am sure _I_ should not like to have a strap round my nose, Tomty, and stand all day with nothing but the barn walls to look at.
human
And indeed you would not, Miss! replied Tomty gravely.
gpt
But sure no one would go for to put a strap round a little lady's nose, Miss, let alone putting her in the barn.
human
Oh! you funny Tomty! cried Brighteyes.
gpt
I meant, if I were a donkey, of course!
human
Yes, Miss! but you see you are not a donkey, said Tomty placidly.
gpt
And now I must go back to the flower-beds again, Miss Brighteyes, he added.
human
And will you go with me, Miss, or shall I leave you here?
gpt
Well, Tomty, I think I will stay here for a little while and talk to the chickabiddies. I don't think they know me yet, and I want them to know me and love me, for Uncle Jack says I may feed them every morning. You won't be lonely without me, will you, Tomty?
human
Well, Miss, I'll do my best!