human
Master Ruddy, not so fast----
gpt
Oh, excuse me, Mr. Crabtree! burst out the cadet.
human
I--er--I didn't mean to run into you!
gpt
Yo--you imp! spluttered Josiah Crabtree.
human
What do you mean by tearing downstairs like a--a cyclone?
gpt
We're after a fellow who threw some mud up into our room,
human
I didn't see you coming, added Pepper.
gpt
Very sorry--it shan't occur again.
human
This jumping downstairs has got to be stopped! fumed Josiah Crabtree.
gpt
I shall make an example of you, Ditmore. Go back to your classroom and write this sentence one hundred times: 'It is best to walk with care.'
human
Have I got to go back now?
gpt
At once.
human
It isn't fair, Mr. Crabtree. I didn't mean to run into you; really, I didn't.
gpt
Stop! I want no back talk. To the classroom instantly.
human
Mr. Crabtree, put in Jack Ruddy,
gpt
Silence, Master Ruddy, or I shall send you, too.
human
Catch that boy if you can, Jack,