human
How do ye like army life, anyhow, Zeke?
gpt
Oh, pretty well, Lem, was the reply.
human
How do ye like et?
gpt
Oh, only so-so, Zeke. They're too strict ter suit me. I don't like ter hev ter come an' go just ez sumbuddy tells me, do you?
human
No, I don't. But when er feller enters the army, that's jest whut he hez ter do.
gpt
Yes, thet's so. Well, I guess I'll git used ter et.
human
I'll be glad when we git inter a bettle with the rebels, Lem, won't you?
gpt
Yes, I guess so. The tone was not very decided or enthusiastic.
human
I hope thet ef we do git inter a battle, we'll meet up with Dick an' Tom Dare an' Ben Foster.
gpt
So do I. I'd like ter giv' 'em a thrashin' in a battle.
human
So would I. An' I guess thet we'll hev a chance to fight the rebels afore so very long, fur I heerd our colonel tell another officer thet et hez be'n decided ter make an attack on Brooklyn Heights the twenty-fourth.
gpt
Yes, I heard 'im say thet.
human
Thank you, Zeke and Lem, he murmured.
gpt
You are very kind, and have done me quite a favor.