human
They don't know anything about it, cried the boy in a whisper,
gpt
he added generously.
human
Oh! if we might only go and look at it.
gpt
It's winter, observed the old gentleman, and stepping to the window he put aside the draperies, to peer out into the black evening.
human
Yes, it really is winter, he added with a shiver, to the boy who was close behind, and as if no longer in doubt about it, he added most emphatically,
gpt
Well, but you never saw anything like it, how magnificent winter is in Badgertown, cried Joel in an excited whisper.
human
Such hills to coast down; the snow is always crisp there, sir, not like this dirty town mud. And the air is as dry as punk, he added artfully.
gpt
Oh! 'twould be such a lark;
human
Badgertown isn't so very far off, said Mr. King thoughtfully,
gpt
I'll think about it and see if we can manage it.
human
Ugh-ow! squealed Joel, utterly forgetful of his caution of secrecy,
gpt
--But he got no further. Into the midst of Van's liveliest sally, came the words
human
bringing all the young people to their feet, Phronsie running to the old gentleman's side, with,
gpt
What is it, Grandpapa? He said the little brown house.
human
Get away! cried Joel crossly to the besiegers, each and all wildly clamoring.
gpt
What is it? What are you talking about? It's my secret, he cried,
human
Well, it isn't a secret any longer, cried Polly, flushing with excitement.
gpt
You said 'little brown house,' we heard you just as plainly; and you re getting up something, I know you are.
human
People don't usually select a roomful of listeners, and then shout out their secrets, said Jasper.
gpt
You are in for it now, Joe, and no mistake. Go ahead, old fellow, and give us the rest of it.
human
You might as well, laughed the old gentleman,