human
Who's the youngster?
gpt
One of your Cousin Henrik's.
human
How long has Cousin Henrik been dead?
gpt
Six years. There are two boys. One stays with Peter and one with Anders. Olaf is their guardeen.
human
Well, if it isn't my kid! Look at the size of him! Don't you know me, Eric?
gpt
I guess it's Nils,
human
You're a good guesser, laughed Nils, giving the lad's hand a swing. To himself he was thinking:
gpt
That's why the little girl looked so friendly. He's taught her to like me. He was only six when I went away, and he's remembered for twelve years.
human
You look just like I thought you would,
gpt
Go wash your hands, Eric, called Mrs. Ericson.
human
I've got cob corn for supper, Nils. You used to like it. I guess you don't get much of that in the old country. Here's Hilda; she'll take you up to your room. You'll want to get the dust off you before you eat.