human
Hello, Tommy! called Freddie, who was warming his hands at the stove.
gpt
Why don't you go skating?
human
Haven't any skates, was the answer, and Tommy smiled. He was poor, and did not have any of the playthings other boys had, but for all that he was not cross or gloomy.
gpt
Besides, if I did have a pair I couldn't go. I have to work to-day,
human
Oh, I could let you have some time off to go skating, if you wanted to,
gpt
Well, I would like it, if I had the skates, Tommy said.
human
But, as I haven't, I'll stay and run errands for you.
gpt
You could take my skates, while I'm getting warm, Freddie said.
human
I guess I'll be quite a while getting warm, too, for it's awful cold out.
gpt
Your skates are too small, I'm afraid,
human
Bert has an extra pair. I heard him say so when he gave those to Harry, put in Freddie.
gpt
Couldn't Tommy take them, Daddy?
human
Why, yes, I think so. If you want to go up to the house after them I'll telephone Mrs. Bobbsey to have them ready for you,
gpt
Oh, yes, sir, I should like it! I haven't skated for a long time.