human
Trot,
gpt
Why hasn't anybody seen a mermaid and lived?
human
But if anyone happens to see 'em, what then, Cap'n?
gpt
Then, he answered, slowly wagging his head,
human
S'pose they know how to swim, Cap'n Bill?
gpt
That don't make any diff'rence, Trot. The mermaids live deep down, an' the poor mortals never come up again.
human
But why do folks dive in the water when the mermaids smile an' wink?
gpt
Mermaids, he said, gravely,
human
Have they got arms, Cap'n Bill?
gpt
Nobody?
human
Nobody a tall.
gpt
Then how do you know, Cap'n Bill?