human
Say, Pete, d'ye see them goodies piled up on that thar table down thar? My, but they looks temptin'.
gpt
Yes, seemed to come from another voice,
human
Course it is. But, oh, I'll tell you. They'll be goin' out to breakfast presently, then let's go down thar where the goodies is, and help, ourselves.
gpt
Yes, let's.
human
Why, how did they get on board? Must be stowaways and have been in the hold all this time. Oh, I guess they are hungry enough by this time; so no wonder they want the candies and things.
gpt
Perhaps Cousin Ronald can tell us something about them,
human
Acquaintances of mine, you think, lassie? sniffed the old gentleman.
gpt
Truly, you are most complimentary. But I have no more fancy for such trash than have you.
human
Ah, well, now, cousin, I really don't imagine those remarks were made by any very bad or objectionable fellows,
gpt
No, said Mr. Dinsmore,
human
Which they must be if they have been living in the hold ever since we left our native shores,
gpt
Oh, now, I know, it was just Cousin Ronald, and not any real person,
human
And so I'm not a real person?
gpt
Oh, Cousin Ronald, I didn't mean that, said Ned, penitently,
human
Very true; I never was two boys and am no longer even one. Well, I think you and all of us may feel safe in leaving the good things on the table there when we are called to breakfast, for I am sure those fellows will not meddle with them.