human
There's nothing to be in a funk about, young 'un, said he.
gpt
I know I don't mean to funk it, whatever they do to me.
human
I'll back you up, old man, all I can,
gpt
I expect it's far the best way not to kick out, but just go through with it, said Dick.
human
That's what my father says, and he had a pretty rough time of it, he said, at first.
gpt
Oh, _yes_; I'm sure it's all the worse for a fellow if he funks or gets out of temper.
human
I'm afraid, he faltered.
gpt
I know--I shall be a coward.
human
Don't be a young ass, said Dick.
gpt
Heathcote and I will back you up all we can, won't we, Georgie?
human
Rather,
gpt
If you do, it won't be half so bad, said the boy, brightening up a bit;
human
Well, why are you one? said Dick.
gpt
No one's obliged to be one.
human
I suppose I can't help it. I try hard.
gpt
There goes the bell. I suppose that's for us to go in,