human
I shall not tell you what nickname they gif me in Oregon, he added, smiling;
gpt
That is very possible, I answered; and this time at least I spoke the truth.
human
We are bound in opposite directions, but if you are sailing for Europe this spring, you would save time and gain comfort by starting from New York. It would give us great pleasure if we could welcome so distinguished a scientist in Washington.
gpt
No, I am not yet distinguished. Only shall I be distinguished when I have shown my twelve new species to mein own university.
human
But it would give me pleasure also to show you Washington. You should see also the government of those backwoodsmen who are crowding out to Oregon. Would you not like to travel with me in America so far as that?
gpt
Perhaps I make mistake to come by the St. Lawrence? It would be shorter to go by New York? Well, I haf no hurry. I think it over, yess.
human
But tell me, where did you get that leetle thing?
gpt
I traded for it among the Crow Indians.
human
You know what it iss, eh?
gpt
No, except that it is Indian made.
human
Wait! he exclaimed.
gpt
I show you sometings.