human
You _know_ why I got it,
gpt
You were after its interstitial glands, I retaliated.
human
I don't think it's right and proper.
gpt
May I ask why?
human
Well, it seems inhuman to go about cutting up monkeys and things to get hold of their glands. I hope to goodness the neighbors don't get to hear of it.
gpt
George, he said, quietly.
human
Since I've been living with you we've never started quarrelling, and I don't intend to; but I mean to go on with this. I'm an old man and I'm determined to test that new theory. It is in my own interests and in the interests of science. If you object, say so--and I'll leave the house this very night.
gpt
You aren't serious, Gran'pa . . . ?
human
I mean every word.
gpt
Then there's no more to be said. Naturally, though, I don't like disturbances of this sort. It's not pleasant to come home and find one's housekeeper in hysterics, Molly half off her head with excitement, yourself capering about like a lad of ten, the cat rampant and distracted, the kitchen turned into a menagerie, and pieces of my best china flying about like shells in a bombardment.
human
You needn't worry about the last. I can easily replace the crockery--if that's your main grievance.
gpt
Not at all! But you must admit . . .
human
I'll admit anything _and_ apologize for it, if necessary. But I won't be dictated to.
gpt
I'm sorry, Gran'pa. . . .
human
That's all right, my boy. Only, don't let us squabble about this most unfortunate mishap.
gpt
Let us go indoors, he said, at last.
human
It is useless waiting here any longer!
gpt
Nanny!
human
Come along! I said.
gpt
All clear!
human
Where--is it?
gpt
Up in the walnut-tree.
human
Thank goodness!
gpt
I don't think the brute will worry you again, I whispered.
human
It'll probably be miles away by to-morrow morning. But you'd better keep the windows shut to-night. They're such inquisitive little beasts.