human
Tobey! but it rose shrilly as she cried,
gpt
Where you been? What was that scream?
human
I'm cold!
gpt
What was that scream?
human
I dunno,
gpt
Where you been?
human
Aw, come on, Tobey. Tell ma. Where you been?
gpt
I been catching butterflies, he answered.
human
I got a big one this time,
gpt
Where was you when you heard the scream?
human
I dunno,
gpt
I'm cold, he complained. Mrs. Brenner came close to him and laid her hand on his wet, matted hair.
human
Tobey's a bad boy, she scolded.
gpt
You mustn't go out in the wet like this. Your hair's soaked.
human
Sit down, she ordered,
gpt
They're full of water, too, Tobey grumbled as he sprawled on the floor, sticking one big, awkward foot into her lap.
human
The water in there makes me cold.
gpt
You spoil all your pa's shoes that away, said Mrs. Brenner, her head bent over her task.
human
He told you not to go round in the wet with 'em any more. He'll give you a lashing if he comes in and sees your shoes. I'll have to try and get 'em dry before he comes home. Anyways, with a breath of deep relief,
gpt
I'm glad it ain't that red clay from the hill. That never comes off.