human
Well, Andrew, he cheerily exclaimed, taking a copious pinch between his finger and thumb and handing the box to the master,
gpt
Yes, replied Andrew, giving a resounding sneeze and loudly blowing his nose.
human
Yes, its just Thora again. She's kept it all the morning. You see, sir, they all take the same places before the day's out: whatever way they begin, the smartest are sure to get to the top.
gpt
Well, Thora, lassie, he continued, turning round to Thora Kinlay,
human
Oh, we're all fine, thank you, sir, said the girl;
gpt
Ah, indeed! but that's most serious; poor Crumpie!--and that's the new cow, is it? or is it the old horse?
human
It's the old cow, sir,
gpt
There's to you, Thora; that's for getting to the head of the class.
human
I have come in this morning, bairns, to ask Mr. Drever to give you all a half holiday. The whaling ships are to sail by this afternoon's tide, and as many of you have brothers and fathers aboard, I don't doubt that Mr. Drever will let you away; and he added, turning to the master,
gpt
What do you say, Andrew?
human
I'm sure, sir, said Mr. Drever,
gpt
I have no objections to offer;