human
We'll probably have some trouble putting your friends on board the steamer, even if she runs in, he remarked.
gpt
What are you going to do if there's no sign of her?
human
It's a question I've been shirking for the last half-hour,
gpt
It would be very slow work beating back up this inlet; and even if we did so there isn't a stage across the island for several days. No doubt, you remember that you have to see that contractor on Thursday; and there's the directors' meeting, too.
human
It's uncommonly awkward,
gpt
It strikes me that your guests will have to stay where they are, whether they like it or not; but there's one consolation--if this wind is from the northwest, which is most likely, it will be a fast run to Victoria. Guess I'll try to get some sleep.