human
Smoke?
gpt
Thankee, Admiral Havenful, said Mr. Toosypegs, mournfully,
human
I never do.
gpt
More fool you, then,
human
Admiral Havenful, said Mr. Toosypegs, in a large tone of voice,
gpt
I'm aware that I ain't so wise as some of my friends could wish me; but, at the same time let me assure you that I don't consider it a proof of wisdom to smoke at all. Smokers mean real well, I know, but it's unpleasant to others, besides setting the in'ards in a dingy state, blacking the teeth, adulterating the breath, and often producing spontaneous combustion. Which means, Admiral Havenful, said Mr. Toosypegs, elevating his cane to make the explanation,
human
Oh, bother! cut in the admiral, impatiently,
gpt
Belay your jawing tackle, young man, and let somebody else have sea-room. What port do you hail from last?
human
Admiral Havenful, said Mr. Toosypegs, in no way offended at this cavalier mode of treating his digression on the evils of smoking,
gpt
Always welcome, Orlando, boy--always welcome, said the admiral, briskly.
human
But hold on a minute! What the dickens brings that stiff bowspirit of a brother-in-law of mine so often to that cottage? Eh, Orlando?
gpt
I don't know, I'm sure, Admiral Havenful, said Mr. Toosypegs.
human
It's real singular, too, because he never used to go there at all, and now his horse is at the door every day.
gpt
So's yours, for that matter. Hey, Orlando?
human
Orlando, said the admiral--holding his pipe between his finger and thumb, and regarding significantly these emotions--
gpt
Orlando, I see breakers ahead!
human
Admiral Havenful, said Mr. Toosypegs, in a tone of mingled uneasiness and anguish,
gpt
I dare say you do; but, my gracious! don't keep looking at a fellow so! I couldn't help it, you know; and I know it's all my own fault to be miserable for life. I don't blame anybody at all, and I rather like being miserable for life than otherwise. I know you mean well, but I'd rather you wouldn't keep looking at me so. I'm very much obliged to you.
human
Orlando, solemnly began the admiral, without removing his eyes from the other's face,