human
See here, my little friend, said she,
gpt
Then, changing the subject, she said:
human
How cold his hands are, the poor little fellow.
gpt
And now what shall we do next? she said.
human
A little supper?
gpt
Oh, as for that, madame, no, thank you; we dined at Erstein, and I am not at all hungry. I would rather go to bed, for I don't think I can get quite warm until I am in my bed.
human
Very well; then we will warm your bed; and when you are in it we will give you a good cup of--what? Milk or broth?
gpt
Milk, if you please.
human
Milk, then. Poor child, you were only a nursling yesterday, and here you are running about alone like a grown man. Ah! these are sad times!
gpt
Let's see! 5, that's it. No! the room is too large and the window doesn't shut tight; the poor child would be cold. 9! No, that is a room with two beds. 14! That will suit him; a nice little room with a good bed hung with curtains to keep out the draughts, and a pretty little fireplace that does not smoke, with an infant Jesus over it; that will bring him good luck. Gretchen! Gretchen!