human
I wish I could cut it off,--like a boy's. It is miles too long. You might as well head Zachariah off. She has been gone since one o'clock. I am sure I heard the front door close before I dropped off to sleep. Don't fidget, Kenny. They've probably got old Martin in the calaboose by this time. Mother never fails when she sets out to do a thing. That good-for-nothing sleepy-head, Hattie, never heard a sound last night. What a conscience she must have!
gpt
It's after five. See here, Viola, suppose you just curl up on the sofa there and get some sleep. You look tired. I'll put a quilt over you and--
human
Oh, I ought not to stay here, Kenny. Suppose somebody were to come along and catch me here in your--
gpt
Shucks! You're my sister, aren't you?
human
I suppose it's all right, she said dubiously, sinking back into the chair again.
gpt
But somehow, Kenny, I don't believe I will ever be able to think of you as a brother; not if I live a thousand years. I'm sorry to hurt your feelings, but--well, I just can't help being a little bit afraid of you. I suppose it's silly of me, but I'm so ashamed to have you see me with my hair down like this, and no stockings on, and only half-dressed. I--I feel hot all over. I didn't think of it at first, I was so worried, but now I--
human
It is very silly of you, he said, rather thickly.
gpt
You did right in coming over, and I'm going to make you comfortable now that you are here. Lie down here and get some sleep, like a good little girl, and when you wake up Zachariah will have a nice hot breakfast for you.
human
I'd rather not lie down, she stammered.
gpt
Let me just sit here awhile,--and don't bother about breakfast for me. Hattie will--
human
But he has to get breakfast anyhow,
gpt
Haven't you had your breakfast?
human
No,
gpt
Fo' de lan's sake, the latter blurted out as he listened to his master's orders;
human
Yes, I am, snapped Kenneth.
gpt
I'll take care of Brandy Boy. You go in and clear the table,--and see to it that you don't make any noise. If you do, I'll skin you alive.