human
Are you going to let Rick keep this dog?
gpt
Well, we might try it, said her husband slowly.
human
He appears like a nice, clean puppy. And a boy and dog seem to go together, somehow.
gpt
But Mazie----
human
I guess she likes him as much as Rick does. Let him stay a while. If he makes trouble, of course we'll have to get rid of him, he added in a low voice.
gpt
But we'll give Rick and Ruddy a chance together. Quite a team they make--Rick and Ruddy!
human
Well, I hope it will be all right, said Mrs. Dalton, with something like a sigh.
gpt
And he does seem like a nice dog. Come, Rick! she called.
human
Time to get ready for school!
gpt
Yes'm! answered the boy, and he came running in more promptly than he sometimes did. Somehow Rick felt that if he were to be allowed to keep the dog he must be
human
I'll tie him up so he won't run after me, Rick said.
gpt
You'll feed him and give him water while I'm gone; won't you, Mother?
human
Yes, I'll look after him, promised Mrs. Dalton.
gpt
But don't be thinking so much of your new dog that you forget your lessons.
human
Oh, he really _is_ my dog; isn't he? exclaimed Rick in delight.
gpt
I always wanted a dog but I never thought I'd get one. Now I have! Yes, I'll study good and hard to-day!