human
THERE, IN THE TWILIGHT, HE SAW A LONELY FIGURE STANDING ON ONE LEG.
gpt
I beg your pardon, said he.
human
Let me introduce myself. C. Crab, Esq., of Oyster Bay.
gpt
Oh, ah! Indeed! said Pipsy.
human
Glad to know you, I'm sure.
gpt
I think I must have lost my way, said C. Crab, Esq.
human
Could you oblige me by telling me if you see any boys near?
gpt
Any boys? said Pipsy and Nipsy, looking at each other.
human
Never saw one in my life. What do they look like? Have they many legs? Are they fat? Are they good to eat?
gpt
They are creatures, said the crab, with a groan,--
human
Good gracious me! cried both the little sandpipers.
gpt
How very dreadful!
human
Just get on my back, said he,
gpt
Oh, my! exclaimed Nipsy.
human
He's going backward!
gpt
He actually is! cried Pipsy.
human
At this rate we'll get there day before yesterday, wont we?
gpt
Surely, said Nipsy.
human
How very horrid of him when we are so hungry! What a slow coach!
gpt
Let's jump off quick, or he'll take us clear into last week!