human
Now for your reason! I'll not be put off at all. Won't you tell me?
gpt
Yes, if you wish very much to know, said Noll, in a lower tone.
human
I think everybody has a work to do,--a work that God gives them,--and I think this is mine, that he has given me. And I promised always to do his work, and I mean to do it, if I can. Besides, he added, softly taking Ned's hand in his,
gpt
Noll always was the funniest fellow ever since I knew him!
human
Don't you understand?
gpt
Oh, yes, said Ned, quickly,
human
Oh, no, said Noll,
gpt
I've no need of it for myself, and if I had, they need it more than I. And, Ned, I want to beg you to help me. Will you?
human
Pshaw! I'd be no help at all! said Ned;
gpt
I'm no good at such things.
human
But will you try?
gpt
Yes, if you wish. But I'll be sure to bother or make a mess of something,--see if I don't!