human
By G---, sir, I have spoiled a new pair of gloves.
gpt
I always take my gloves off when I come up the side,
human
But I choose to keep mine on, said the stranger.
gpt
And why could not I have had a pair of clean ropes?
human
Because, said I,
gpt
And why was not the side piped for me, sir?
human
Because, sir, we never pipe the side until we know who it is for.
gpt
As sure as I shall sit in the House of Peers, I will report you to your captain for this,
human
We only pipe the side for officers in uniform, said I;
gpt
I am, sir, said he, (showing his card),
human
Yes, sir, said I,
gpt
Then, sir, said he,