human
Don't!
gpt
Let her alone,
human
Oh, Polly! Phronsie raised herself convulsively on the bed.
gpt
You did come--you did! winding her little arms around Polly's neck.
human
Has the mouse gone?
gpt
Yes, yes, said Polly as convulsively;
human
Never?
gpt
No dear; I'll hold you close just as long as you need me.
human
And he won't come again?
gpt
He can't Phronsie; because, you see, I have you now.
human
And the door will open, and I'll have Mamsie and dear Grandpapa?
gpt
Yes, yes, my precious one,
human
Don't do it. Stay where you are,
gpt
But Phronsie wants me; she said so, exclaimed old Mr. King hoarsely, and trying to push his way past the doctor.
human
Why, man, don't stop me.
gpt
You must obey me.
human
All right, Fisher; I suppose you know best,
gpt
I'm so tired, Polly,
human
Are you, Pet? Well, now, I'll tell you what we'll do. Let us both go to sleep. There, Phronsie, now you put your arms down, so --Polly gave them a swift little tuck under the bed-clothes--
gpt
--and she crept on to the bed--
human
You're sure you won't let me go?
gpt
Oh! just as sure as I can be,
human
I feel something wet, said Phronsie, drawing back one hand.
gpt
What is it, Polly?
human
Oh! that, said Polly with a start.
gpt
Oh--well, it's--well, I'm crying, Phronsie; but I'm so glad--oh! you don't know how glad I am, sweet,
human
If you're glad, said Phronsie weakly,
gpt
I don't care. But please don't cry if you are not glad, Polly.
human
Well, now we're fixed, said Polly as gaily as she could.
gpt
Give me your hand, Pet. There, now, good-night.
human
Good-night,