human
Why don't we buy our turkeys at the markets?
gpt
Buy them! they shouted.
human
Say, are you dafty, man? Where would the fun come in? You know better than to propose such a thing.
gpt
Stolen fruit is ever the sweetest, quoth Uncle Blossom.
human
It's not many fellows we would take into such a scheme, but you were just the man we wanted, Merriwell. If we bought a turkey we wouldn't have any appetite for it. Now, the run out into the country and back will give us an appetite. One fellow will have to stay here and get the fire ready, while the rest of us chase turks. Come on, man--it's what you need to start your blood circulating.
gpt
I am with you, he said as he arose.
human
Who stays and looks after the fire? We don't want anybody along that can't run.
gpt
Well, I'm no sprinter, confessed Dismal.
human
I'd like to go along, but I'm afraid I'd peg out. I'll have things ready when you show up. But what time will you be back?
gpt
It will be about eleven,
human
All right.
gpt
Say, Jones, said Street,
human
And cigars, cried Blossom.
gpt
Don't forget cigars. What would a turkey feast be without a smoke afterward?