human
Oh! you needn't all look at us that way, grunted Step Hen.
gpt
We're guilty, all right. Knock us all you want to, because I just guess now we deserve it. But we never meant to go to sleep there by the fire, did we, Davy?
human
Well, I should say not, replied the other culprit, looking quite dejected.
gpt
We kept atellin' each other that we mustn't sleep right along; and then to think that after all we did drop off, and both together.
human
First thing I remember, said Step Hen, as if resolved, after pleading guilty, to open up, and throw himself on the mercy of the court;
gpt
I heard a queer crackling noise, and openin' my eyes, my stars! the whole world seemed like it was afire. I gave Davy a punch in the side, and then jumped for it. We thought at first we could get her under control; then I saw it was no go, for the old fire kept extendin' all the while. So I started to wake you all, and Davy, he joined in. After that Eli and Jim joined us, and then the rest of you came. And believe me, fellers, Davy and me'll never forget it. You did handsome by us, and we've been saved from disgrace that would have sent us into an early grave, hey, Davy?
human
Just so,