human
I have gotten a son, said he,
gpt
What shall his name be?
human
Finn,--after my father.
gpt
And the sponsors?
human
Is there anything else?
gpt
I should like very much to have him baptized by himself,
human
That is to say on a week-day?
gpt
Next Saturday, at twelve o'clock noon.
human
Is there anything else?
gpt
There is nothing else;
human
There is yet this, however, said he, and walking toward Thord, he took him by the hand and looked gravely into his eyes:
gpt
God grant that the child may become a blessing to you!
human
Really, you carry your age astonishingly well, Thord,
gpt
That is because I have no troubles,
human
What is your pleasure this evening?
gpt
I have come this evening about that son of mine who is to be confirmed to-morrow.
human
He is a bright boy.
gpt
I did not wish to pay the priest until I heard what number the boy would have when he takes his place in church to-morrow.
human
He will stand number one.
gpt
So I have heard; and here are ten dollars for the priest.
human
Is there anything else I can do for you?
gpt
There is nothing else.