human
To think, uncle dear, that somebody else has come at last to see our island! why, there's so much to show him I can hardly wait, nor know where best to begin.
gpt
Suppose, Miss Impatience, we begin with breakfast? Here comes Adrian. Ask his opinion.
human
Never was so hungry in my life! agreed that youth, as he came hastily forward to bid them both good-morning.
gpt
I mean--not since last night. I wonder if a fellow that's been half-starved, or three-quarters even, will ever get his appetite down to normal again? It seems to me I could eat a whole wild animal at a sitting!
human
So you shall, boy. So you shall!