human
Father Thrift! Father Thrift! they cried.
gpt
Why, it cannot be!
human
Upon our word and honor! said the boys earnestly.
gpt
See, we cross our hearts.
human
Not one of _us_ has ever dared to go beyond the edge of _that_ forest. How could Father Thrift live there?
gpt
We did not appreciate him when he was here. We have learned to appreciate him since he went away.