human
I say, Magsie, said Tom at last, shutting his books,
gpt
I've done my lessons now. Come upstairs with me.
human
What is it? said Maggie, when they were outside the door.
gpt
It isn't a trick you're going to play me, now?
human
No, no, Maggie, said Tom, in his most coaxing tone;
gpt
I say, Magsie, you must not tell anybody, you know, said Tom,
human
Is it alive?
gpt
Oh, I shan't tell you, said he.
human
Now you go into that corner and hide your face while I reach it out, he added, as he locked the bedroom door behind them.
gpt
I'll tell you when to turn round. You mustn't squeal out, you know.
human
Oh, but if you frighten me, I shall,
gpt
You won't be frightened, you silly thing, said Tom.
human
Go and hide your face, and mind you don't peep.
gpt
Of course I shan't peep,
human
Now, then, Magsie!