human
But how did you get down here? he asked.
gpt
Did you come on a falling star?
human
No! I replied.
gpt
I always ride on my own beams, which are much more manageable, and swifter as well. Why, I can go round the world in two whisks of a comet's tail.
human
Oh! oh! cried Nibble.
gpt
Mr. Moonman, don't you think you could let me ride on one some time? I can ride very well, indeed I can! Uncle Jack lets me ride Castor sometimes, and even José never can get me off, unless he lies down and rolls! oh! _please_ let me ride on a moonbeam! it would be _so_ jolly!
human
Jolly enough, but not quite safe enough, my young friend! said I.
gpt
It is very easy to ride on a moonbeam when one knows how, but very different when one does not. There are, however, other ways of getting about. A nice little cloud is what you want.
human
Oh dear! said the mice.
gpt
We should _so_ like to have a ride, Mr. Moonman. Couldn't you take us on your moonbeam? we would sit very still, and not say a word!
human
And you shall have a ride, I said;
gpt
Yes, that was soon done.
human
Now 'Whisk,' said I,