human
Nice job we shall have! grumbled Dick.
gpt
Oh, I say, Tom, we are in a mess.
human
Oh, there's nowt the matter, Mester Dick! said Hickathrift good-temperedly, as he picked up the broken harness and examined it.
gpt
Why, I could mend all this in less than an hour with some wax-ends and a brad-awl.
human
Yes, but will you, Hicky?
gpt
Of course I will, my lad. Theer, don't look that how. Go and catch the Solemn-un, and me, and Dave, and John Warren'll get the root up to the yard for you.
human
Will you, Hicky? cried the boys joyfully.
gpt
Oh, you are a good old fellow! Come on, Tom, and let's catch Solomon.