human
That isn't a heron,
gpt
No. One o' them long-legged ones--a crane, said Dave.
human
Getting straange and scarce now. Used to be lots of 'em breed here when my grandfather was a boy. Nay, nay, don't scar' him, he cried, checking Dick, who was about to wave his hands.
gpt
Niver disturb the birds wi'out you want 'em to eat or sell. Now, then: yonder's a hare.
human
Where? cried Tom.
gpt
I can't see it.
human
Over yonder among that dry grass.
gpt
There isn't, said Dick.
human
I can't see any hare.
gpt
Like me to go and catch him, young Tom?
human
Here, I'll soon see if there's a hare,
gpt
I didn't say I was going to run a hare down, he said.
human
Theer's a hare yonder in her form. Shall I go and catch her?
gpt
Yes, said Dick, grinning.
human
Shall I say, `Sh!'
gpt
Nay, if thou'rt going to play tricks, lad, I shall howd my hand. I thowt yow wanted to see me ketch a hare.
human
Go on, then, said Dick, laughing;