human
You really like it then?
gpt
Yes, she said, looking very much astonished,
human
Don't you?
gpt
Well, said he,
human
O,
gpt
What's the matter? said the old man, a little testily, and pulling at her hand.
human
There's no dog; or have you trodden on a thorn and hurt your foot?
gpt
No, no, neighbour, she said;
human
Of course it is, said he,
gpt
Of course I do, neighbour; don't you?
human
Well, I don't know, quoth the old fellow; then he added, as if somewhat ashamed of himself:
gpt
Besides, you know, when the waters are out and all Runnymede is flooded, it's none so pleasant.
human
quoth Dick.
gpt
What a jolly sail one would get about here on the floods on a bright frosty January morning!
human
said our host.
gpt
Well, I won't argue with you, neighbour; it isn't worth while. Come in and have some supper.