human
Maggie, said Tom, confidentially, taking her into a corner, as soon as his mother was gone out to examine his box, and the warm parlor had taken off the chill he had felt from the long drive,
gpt
No, said Maggie.
human
How stodgy they look, Tom! Is it marbles or cobnuts? Maggie's heart sank a little, because Tom always said it was
gpt
Marbles! no; I've swopped all my marbles with the little fellows, and cobnuts are no fun, you silly, only when the nuts are green. But see here!
human
What is it? said Maggie, in a whisper.
gpt
I can see nothing but a bit of yellow.
human
Why, it's--a--new--guess, Maggie!
gpt
Oh, I can't guess, Tom,
human
Don't be a spitfire, else I won't tell you,
gpt
No, Tom, said Maggie, imploringly, laying hold of the arm that was held stiffly in the pocket.
human
I'm not cross, Tom; it was only because I can't bear guessing. Please be good to me.
gpt
Well, then, it's a new fish line--two new ones--one for you, Maggie, all to yourself. I wouldn't go halves in the toffee and gingerbread on purpose to save the money; and Gibson and Spouncer fought with me because I wouldn't. And here's hooks; see here!--I say, won't we go and fish to-morrow down by the Round Pool? And you shall catch your own fish, Maggie, and put the worms on, and everything--won't it be fun?