human
Think he can bear it, Frewen?
gpt
Oh yes, if we do not stay too long. It will rouse him up and do him good mentally, to feel that he has some interest in the management of the ship.
human
Then come along, said the mate.
gpt
But where is Mr Preddle?
human
Gone to look after his fish,
gpt
Go and fetch him, Dale.
human
I shall hang back till you come to the door, and signal to me that Miss Denning has gone. She mustn't see me like this.
gpt
Yes--yes, of course, he said.
human
I'll come.
gpt
They will not make a rush and get out while we are away, will they?
human
They are well watched, I replied,
gpt
Ah! It would be very dreadful if they did, Dale. Have they been fed this morning?
human
Why, you talk as if they were wild beasts in a cage, Mr Preddle,
gpt
So they are, he cried,--
human
Gone to her own cabin, Dale,
gpt
Dale is afraid of Miss Denning seeing his wounds, said Mr Frewen, laughing.
human
He does not think they look the proper kind to be proud of.
gpt
I wish you wouldn't joke me about my bad face, Mr Frewen,