human
Well, didn't I take care of you all right?
gpt
Indeed you did, he answered, gratefully.
human
Really, my dear Chick, I believe that dreadful kinglet would have eaten me but for you.
gpt
said the Cherub, nodding gayly;
human
Aren't there? he asked.
gpt
Oh, Chick! I'm afraid he'll punish you for deceiving him.
human
I don't mind, declared the child.
gpt
No one shall eat a friend of mine that I've given my promise to take care of. So come along, John Dough, and don't worry. I've got a lovely room on the top floor of this castle, and I'll share it with you.
human
Here we are! cried the Baby.
gpt
Now, make yourself at home, John, for we needn't fear the kinglet until to-morrow morning, and then he'll have forgotten that I fooled him.