human
How funny, said the child,
gpt
Why does that surprise you?
human
I can't see where you get the ice to freeze it,
gpt
It is brought to us from the icebergs that float in the northern parts of the ocean,
human
O' course, Trot; you orter thought o' that; I did,
gpt
And now, said Aquareine,
human
I will send you out for a swim with Merla, who will show you some of the curious sights of our sea. You need not go far this afternoon, and when you return we will have another interesting talk together.
gpt
I'd feel all right, mate, if I could have a smoke, remarked the old sailor to the child;
human
Why not?
gpt
A pipe has to be lighted, an' a match wouldn't burn,
human
Try it, suggested the mermaid.
gpt
I do not mind your smoking at all, if it will give you pleasure.
human
It's a bad habit I've got, an' I'm too old to break myself of it,