human
Why, it isn't company. It's cousin Harry!
gpt
Oh, Freddie! What happened to you?
human
I--I fell down in a puddle, said the little boy.
gpt
But I couldn't help it, Mother. Oh, Harry, I'm glad you've come! Freddie went on.
human
We can slide down hill---- Oh, no, we can't either, he said quickly.
gpt
All the snow is melted. But Bert made a hill in our back yard and when it snows again we'll have lots of fun on it. Did Uncle Daniel and Aunt Sarah come?
human
Yes, we're here, said Aunt Sarah herself, coming to the door.
gpt
Oh, but mercy, child! What happened?
human
Fell in a mud puddle, answered Freddie.
gpt
Where's Uncle Dan?
human
In there, talking to daddy, replied Mrs. Bobbsey.
gpt
But don't stand here talking, Freddie. Cousin Harry will excuse you until you change your clothes.
human
Of course, answered Harry.
gpt
Where's Bert?
human
Coming along with Charley Mason. They're just down the street. I hurried on with Freddie.
gpt
I guess I'll go to meet him, said Harry.
human
I'll see you when I come back, Freddie, and be sure you're good and dry.
gpt
I will, promised the little chap, as his mother led him upstairs.
human
How long can Cousin Harry stay, Mother?
gpt
Oh, about a week I guess.
human
I hope he can stay until there's more snow.