human
Old Tom thinks someone is bobbing it for him to play with,
gpt
Stop winding, directed Silver Ears,
human
I meant to have gone for it myself. And I had told you, Silvy, never to go to the play-room without asking,
gpt
I'm sorry I disobeyed, Mammy, said Silver Ears.
human
You see, we needed the thread so badly and it was such fun to fool old Tom, that I forgot what you said. Please forgive me, Mammy?
gpt
Yes, dear, I will forgive you this time. But oh, such a risk!
human
The nasty tasting stuff! she scolded.
gpt
How can we ever get it out? If we chew new holes, I suppose they will be stuffed, too.
human
The cookies are shut tight in pails. The cheese and meat are covered. The only food in sight is set around on the pantry shelves in traps. The Giants mean to starve us out. Such terrible times as have befallen us!