human
When'd it happen, Bud?
gpt
When did what happen?
human
You called Mother 'Gram.' You kissed her when we left.
gpt
Well, Bud said, and then he came out with it,
human
I've wanted to do it for a long time.
gpt
A body ought to do what he wants more often, Gramps said.
human
Maybe it'd make a heap of people feel a heap better a lot sooner. Do you like it here with us?
gpt
Oh, yes!
human
So'd our young'uns, but after they grew up, they couldn't wait to leave. That's right and as it should be; the old have no call to tell the young what they must do. What are you aiming to be when you grow up?
gpt
I haven't thought.
human
Don't you want to do anything?
gpt
Yes. I want to raise chickens,
human
Raise chickens! Gramps was surprised.
gpt
How come? Tell me.