human
Gee, said Jimsy,
gpt
Oh, I suppose he sort of fills in with other things, Honor conceded.
human
I expect, if people can't do the things that count most, they go in for other things. He seems awfully keen about his two cars.
gpt
They're peaches, both of 'em,
human
And of course he has time to be a wonder at school, if he wants to be.
gpt
Yep. Looks as if he might be a shark at it. He grinned.
human
Slow on his feet but fast in the head.
gpt
Muzzie's going to call on his mother, and then we'd better ask him to supper, hadn't we? He must be horribly lonesome.
human
I'll float over and see him, the last King suggested,
gpt
All right. Come in afterward and tell me what you think of him.
human
Gee, Skipper, I'm strong for that kid! Name's Van Meter, Carter Van Meter. He's got a head on him, that boy! He's been everywhere and seen everything--three times abroad--Canada, Mexico! You ought to hear him talk--not a bit up-stagy, no side at all, but interesting! I asked him for supper, Sunday night. You'll be crazy about him--all the bunch will!