human
Because that's part of the skipping game, Bobby. I'd ask the girls sometimes--and, do you know, I think it would be fine to ask some of the little girls whom the other boys don't ask. Do you know any?
gpt
I guess I do. But why do I have to ask them?
human
Because they're not having as much fun as the others. You wouldn't like never to be asked by anybody, would you?
gpt
I don't care 'bout any girls ever asking me, Bob insisted stoutly.
human
I like boy games better--'circus' and 'grandfather's barn.' Only they let the girls play those too,
gpt
I'll ask Jennie Hobson, if you want me to, Aunt Ellen. She's some like a boy, anyway. Her hair's cut tight to her head--and her eyes are funny. They don't look at you the same.
human
Do ask her, Bob. And tell me how she liked it.