human
Do you think it will snow?
gpt
I shouldn't wonder but what it might, was the answer.
human
Do you want it to?
gpt
Sure we do!
human
I make a snow man, I will!
gpt
Well, then I guess it will snow, chuckled Uncle Toby.
human
And I wouldn't be a bit surprised if we should have a storm before we get to my place,
gpt
Do you mean before we get to Crystal Lake?
human
No, for we aren't going there direct, said Uncle Toby.
gpt
We are first going to my place in Pocono, where we'll stay a few days. I have to get some things there, and also take aboard two more children.
human
Two more children?
gpt
Who are they?
human
I hope they'll be playmates for you, answered Mr. Bardeen.
gpt
I'll tell you about them later. Anyhow, first we'll go to Pocono, and later, in a day or so, out to Crystal Lake. That will give you time to meet the pets again.
human
Are you going to take them out to the Lake with you?
gpt
Well, no, I hardly think so, was the answer.
human
It will be pretty cold for my alligator, the monkey, and the parrot. Snuff, my cat, will be better off if she stays at my house in Pocono. But you can take Skyrocket out with you.
gpt
That'll be all right, decided Ted.
human
But it would be a lot of fun if we could have all the pets out at the Lake.
gpt
I'm afraid you'll be so busy having good times out of doors, and going to school, at least a little, that you wouldn't have much chance to play with the pets, chuckled Uncle Toby.
human
And I wouldn't want any of them to take cold. A dog is all right, romping out in the snow, but frost wasn't meant for monkeys and parrots.
gpt
Where will you get these two new children that are going to be our playmates?
human
They are coming on a train. I expect they'll arrive at Pocono about a week after we get there. I'll tell you about them later. They are poor children, and they haven't had as many good times as you Curlytops have had, so I hope you'll be kind to them.
gpt
Oh, we will!
human
An' I tish 'em, dat's what I do!
gpt
Yes, and I'll 'tish' you!