human
Where's the harness?
gpt
In the stone barn,
human
I say, Dick, he won't kick that root to pieces like he did the little tumbril,
gpt
Nor yet knock one side off like he did with the sled, replied Dick with a very vivid recollection of one of Solomon's feats.
human
Now, then, open the gate and let's pop the harness on. Stop a minute till I get a stick.
gpt
Get a thick one,
human
Pooh! he don't mind a thick stick; he rather likes it. Hicky says it loosens his skin and makes him feel comfortable. Here, this will do. Must have a long one because of his heels.
gpt
Oh, I say, Dick, look at the old rascal; he's laughing at us!