human
Only two more days, boys, and the boat will be here for us, and the tents will have to come down,
gpt
That’s so,
human
The question is what to do first now. Shall we show Ralph and you the sights?
gpt
Oh, it’s jolly just to be here, Joe, without hunting up any fun! said Ralph, leaning back in his rocky seat.
human
I could lie on the rocks here, and be comfortable, and call it a good time, too, after our dismal experience.
gpt
Having had that, it’s all the more reason you should have all the pleasure we can crowd into these two days,
human
Yes, said Dave;
gpt
The archery and rifle matches come off this afternoon; but I shan’t fire another arrow till then. It is too bad your bow and rifle were left behind, boys: but you can use my bow, Ralph; and there are plenty of fellows in the rifle club to lend you a rifle, Ben,
human
No, indeed; I haven’t practised for a fortnight, and I should disgrace my record if I should join in the match to-day. No; I’ll look on and applaud.
gpt
Let’s go and swim a while, and after that take a run over to the lighthouse,
human
And show the boys the place where Walt and Ned acted Robinson Crusoe,
gpt
Which was Robinson, and which Friday?
human
I don’t think that question was ever decided,
gpt
Ho, for a swim! Who will go in?
human
I, and
gpt
I,
human
quite boldly. Little Max was also learning, and he shouted to his father, who sat on the rocks, laughing at the antics of his boys,
gpt
See, father, how many strokes I can take. Now you count. I can go ’dog paw,’ too.