human
Why--why--it's nobody, nothing but dear old Tom!
gpt
It's an eagle! The first----
human
Of course, he's an eagle. Aren't you, dear? The most splendid bird in Maine, or maybe Canada. The wisest, the most loving, the---- Oh! You big blundering precious thing! Scaring people like that. You should be more civil, sir.
gpt
Is--is--he tame?
human
Tame as a pet chicken. But mischievous. He wouldn't hurt you for anything.
gpt
Humph! He would have killed me if I hadn't waked and yelled.
human
Well, you did that surely. You feel better, don't you?
gpt
I wish you'd put him outdoors, or shut him up where he belongs. I want to sit down.
human
There's no reason why you shouldn't,
gpt
Where did you get it--that creature?
human
Uncle found him when he was ever so young. Somebody or something, a hunter or some other bird, had hurt his wing and one foot. Eagles can be injured by the least little blow upon their wings, you know.
gpt
No. I know nothing about them--yet. But I shall, some day.
human
Oh! I hope so. They're delightful to study. Tom is very large, we think. He's nearly four feet tall, and his wings---- Spread your wings, sir! Spread!