human
You wicked child, said I.
gpt
You knew----
human
Oh, Boy, but it's so silly. We had to leave it for you. Jonah nearly burst himself just now, trying.
gpt
Thing's bewitched, said Jonah calmly.
human
The more air you give it, the fiercer it burns. I'd sooner try to blow out a hurricane lamp.
gpt
Nonsense,
human
Yes, said Jonah.
gpt
Do you mind blowing the other way next time? It's not my face I'm worrying about, but this is the only copy of _The Times_ in the house.
human
I'll fix the swine,