human
If she has only split a plank or two, we can patch her up, Vane remarked.
gpt
There are all the tools we'll want in the locker.
human
Where will you get new planks? Carroll inquired.
gpt
I don't think we have any spikes that would go through the frames.
human
That is the trouble. I expect I'll have to make a trip across to Comox for them in a sea canoe. We're sure to come across a few Siwash somewhere in the neighborhood. Then he knit his brows.
gpt
I can't say that this expedition is beginning fortunately.
human
There's no doubt on that point,
gpt
Well, the sloop has to be patched up; and until I find that spruce I'm going on--anyway, as long as the provisions hold out. If we're not through with the business then, we'll come back again.