human
Pet, go home; father says so,
gpt
I won't then--not a step!
human
He'll be after you with a horsewhip mighty sudden, if you don't, said Ranty.
gpt
I wish you could see how he's been blazing away all the morning. I reckon he's stamping up and down the library yet, nursing his wrath to keep it warm till he gets hold of you.
human
Well, said the disrespectful vixen,
gpt
Oh, Pet! you'd better, said Erminie, anxiously.
human
He'll be so very angry. I can take care of Ray, you know; and your father will scold you dreadfully.
gpt
La! I know that! I'm in for a scolding, anyway, so I may as well earn it. Might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb, you know.
human
Oh, Pet! don't stand bothering here all day, broke in Ranty, impatiently.
gpt
I've got to bring you home, anyway, and I suppose you think a fellow has nothing to do but stay here and wait 'till you're ready. Father will half-murder you, if you don't come right straight along.
human
Yes; go, Pet--please do, pleaded Erminie.
gpt
I had rather you would.
human
Oh, well, if I'm to be turned out I suppose I must, said Pet, taking her hat.
gpt
I'm ready, Ranty. Good-by, Minnie; I'll be back after dinner.
human
I don't know about that, muttered Ranty, springing into the saddle.
gpt
People ain't got out of attics so easily as you think.