human
We wanted some real ice on the toboggan slide, explained Ted.
gpt
Rubbing candles on your sled runners is all right, but we wanted some real ice. It didn't snow, so I said, 'let's pour water on our slide and let it freeze to-night, 'cause it's cold.'
human
And did you?
gpt
Yes, Daddy, we did. But I guess it isn't frozen yet, answered Ted.
human
We were spilling pails of water down on the slide. We stood on the top platform where Trouble fell off of, and then, all of a sudden, I slipped, and--
gpt
Yes, and he grabbed hold of me, and then I slipped! broke in Tom, with a laugh.
human
And we both went down the slide together with the pails. It was almost as slippery as if there was ice on it,
gpt
Yes, it was slippery all right, chuckled Ted.
human
And if it freezes to-night we'll have packs of fun to-morrow.
gpt
Well, I'm glad it isn't any worse, said Mrs. Martin.
human
You boys should be careful on that slide. Just think! You might have been hurt!
gpt
Oh, you can't get hurt on that slide, declared Ted.
human
It's nice and smooth. And, anyhow, I didn't mean to slip; I couldn't help it.