human
Have you any friends, my poor boy?
gpt
No.
human
What! no relations onshore?
gpt
I never was on shore before in my life.
human
Do you know that you are a destitute orphan?
gpt
What's that?
human
That you have no father or mother,
gpt
Well, replied I, in my father's words, having no answer more appropriate,
human
But what do you intend to do now?
gpt
Don't know, I'm sure. Take, it coolly,
human
What a very odd child! observed the lady.
gpt
Is he aware of the extent of his misfortune?
human
Better luck next time, missus,
gpt
What strange answers from a child who has shown so much feeling, observed the proprietor to his wife.
human
What is your name.
gpt
Jacob Faithful.
human
Can you write or read?
gpt
No, replied I, again using my father's words:
human
No, I can't--I wish I could.
gpt
Very well, my poor boy, we'll see what's to be done,
human
I know what's to be done, rejoined I;
gpt
You are right, my lad, that must be done immediately, said the proprietor;