human
Come, said he, shaking Dotty by the shoulders,
gpt
O, no, Johnny. I'm hearing the nicest, awfullest story! And then it rains so, too!
human
Doesn't, either. Only sprinkles. And when it sprinkles, it's a _sure_ sign it isn't going to rain.
gpt
Who told you so?
human
Your grandmother Read. She's a Quaker, and she can't lie. Come, Dot Parlin; if you don't like poison, come out and play soldier.
gpt
I don't want to play a single thing; so there, now, Johnny Eastman!
human
Then you're a cross old party, miss.
gpt
I'm not a party at all. I'm only one girl.
human
O, Dotty! called Prudy from the cellar-way;
gpt
So I am taking care, returned Dotty, stoutly.
human
For my own mother doesn't 'low me to go out doors and get rained on, and he knows it.