human
Ben, you know about our power; and you, captain, know how seaworthy she will be.
gpt
What do you think about the power, Ben?
human
I think she will handle a load, I replied vaguely, and added,
gpt
Well, hesitated the captain,
human
I believe she is seaworthy and if you can get a load of timber we can fill the hold and even take a deck load. Timber loads and discharges quickly. Our course, nearly all the way is protected, and if a blow comes we can easily find shelter,
gpt
That's all right, but how about time? I don't want to lose a lot of time. We didn't start in to carry freight,
human
Go and see how soon they can load and be careful to settle the freight rate,
gpt
Ben, can they do that? he asked excitedly when he returned; but before I could reply he continued:
human
Yes, they can.
gpt
And they say we have nothing to say about the freight rate--that is fixed,
human
The freight rate will no doubt be liberal enough,
gpt
Then we might just as well get the credit of doing it willingly,