human
Now, I don't believe Jip's got sand enough to do any sich thing as settin' fire to the shed, an' it's sure he didn't try it last night, 'cause he had every chance; but I've been thinkin' 'bout it while I was waitin' for the house to be opened, an' it kind-er come into my mind that perhaps he might make a bluff at it.
gpt
I wouldn't be surprised at anything some of these young villains did, 'Lish Davis said after a brief time of reflection.
human
The general run of street boys get an idea into their heads, and don't stop to realize what the consequences may be. Let me see, you live in the rear of Baxter's carpenter shop, don't you?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
There's a brick building butts up against the back end of that lot, so your only chance of getting out would be to come through the lumber-yard?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Well, it wouldn't amount to very much as a fire; but in case one got started there, you and your partner would stand a good show of getting a dose.
gpt
We can't do as Sam Barney says, an' set up every night watchin', else when would we sleep?
human
Why don't you leave this place for two or three days, and find some other quarters?
gpt
That never'd do, 'cause jest as soon as the fellers knew I'd gone, they'd snoop 'round, an' I'd be thrown out of a home mighty quick.
human
You might get Baxter to let you put a lock on the shed; that would keep them out.
gpt
I wouldn't like to do it, 'cause you see I've got an idea the carpenter has forgot all about my sleepin' there, an' perhaps if I was to flash up so fresh askin' for a lock on the bedroom door he'd think it was 'bout time for me to skip.
human
Well, look here, Seth, you might as well give me a shine, and while you 're doing that I'll see if I can think of a way out for you. I'm inclined to believe the same as your detective friend does, that it stands you in hand to keep a pretty good watch, and I'll speak to the cop on this beat.