human
Ben and I will take good care of everything, Mamsie, said Polly for the fiftieth time, and climbing up on the steps to tuck the traveling shawl closer. Thereupon Phronsie climbed up too, to do the same thing.
gpt
Don't you worry; we'll take care of things,
human
I shan't worry, said Mrs. Pepper in a bright assured way.
gpt
Mother knows you'll both do just right. And Phronsie'll be a good girl too,
human
I'll try, said Phronsie.
gpt
Good-by, Mamsie,
human
Goodness me! cried Polly,
gpt
If that child wants to kiss her ma agen, she shall do it, declared Mr. Tisbett; and throwing down the reins, he sprang to the ground, seized Phronsie, and swung her lightly over the window edge.
human
There you be--went through just like a bird.
gpt
I should like to go with you, Phronsie was whispering under Mrs. Pepper's bonnet strings,
human
Mamsie, I should.
gpt
Oh, no, Phronsie! Mrs. Pepper made haste to whisper back.
human
You must stay with Polly. Why, what would she ever do without you? Be mother's good girl, Phronsie; you're all coming home, except Auntie and Dick, in a few days.
gpt
Good-by, she said slowly.
human
Take me out now,
gpt
Here you be! exclaimed Mr. Tisbett merrily, reversing the process, and setting her carefully on the ground.
human
Now, says I; up I goes,
gpt
Stay!
human
When I meet a man who can do such a kind thing, it is worth my while to say that I trust no words of mine gave offense. Bless you, man! added the old gentleman, abruptly changing the tone of his address as well as its form,
gpt
We shall be late for the train, called Jasper within the coach,
human
Get up, do! cried Joel, who had seized the reins,