human
May we come in? said Polly.
gpt
I have brought your red jacket.
human
Maw done gone to town, she said.
gpt
Tain't nobody hyah 'scusin' me an' grandad sence day 'fo' yessaday mawnin'.
human
When do you expect your mother?
gpt
I dunno. She say when she done sell her rabbits she come back. Hit take a pow'ful time to sell rabbits, don't it?
human
It ought not to, answered Polly a little uneasily. She was wondering if the woman had deserted her daughter or if any ill could have befallen her.
gpt
Aren't you afraid to stay here alone?
human
No'm. Grandad jest lak a baby an' I kin cook the wittles, but I wisht maw'd git back.
gpt
Fine day, he said, wagging his head, then he added in a confidential whisper,
human
Now, grandad, chided Daniella,