human
Just the thing! was the cry.
gpt
Just the thing!
human
Now what do they intend to do? asked the bully of himself.
gpt
Something awful, I'm sure!
human
Baxter, we have decided on your fate,
gpt
What are you going to do?
human
We are going to brand you first and then march you out into the country, so that you can't find your way back to Putnam Hall.
gpt
Brand me! March me away! Don't you dare to do it!
human
Blindfold him first, fellows!
gpt
Now heat up that iron, came loudly from one of the masked cadets.
human
I think that a B on his forehead will look beautiful.
gpt
What are you going to--to--put a B on me for?
human
B stands for Bully, and that is what you are, Dan Baxter. Hurry up with that iron, boys.
gpt
No! No!
human
The iron is getting hot!
gpt
Nos. 3, 4, 6, and 7 will hold him, while Nos. 1 and 2 perform the operation. No. 5 can remain on guard.
human
If you brand me, I'll--I'll----
gpt
Silence! If you dare to cry out, we'll brand you on the cheeks as well as the forehead.
human
I won't stand it!