human
Where shall we go, mother?
gpt
I suppose we must seek shelter somewhere,
human
How will the Fifth Avenue Hotel suit you?
gpt
I think I will wait till my new dress is finished,
human
Why, what's the matter, Paul? You're not burnt out, are you?
gpt
Just about so, Sam, he answered.
human
We're turned into the street.
gpt
And where are you going to stop over night?
human
That's more than I know. Mother here isn't sure whether she prefers the St Nicholas or Fifth Avenue.
gpt
Paul likes to joke at my expense,
human
Come over and stop with us to-night, said Sam.
gpt
My mother'll be glad to have you.
human
Thank you, Sam, said Mrs. Hoffman, who knew the boy as a friend of Paul,
gpt
It'll be no trouble,
human
If you think it won't, Sam, said Paul,
gpt
Come along, then, said Sam, leading the way.
human
We'll have a jolly time to-night, Paul.
gpt
By way of celebrating the fire. It's jolly enough for us, but I shouldn't like it too often.
human
I say, Paul, said Sam, wheeling round,
gpt
Thank you, Sam; you're a brick! But I've saved my bank-book, and I've got plenty to start on. Much obliged to you, all the same.