human
Mr. Kramer, O Mr. Kramer! How high does the tide come here?
gpt
I can’t see. Can’t you tell by the looks of the rocks?
human
No, we don’t know how.
gpt
You can tell how high it comes generally by the seaweed and barnacles. I think it won’t come up to you,
human
But you are not sure! Oh, come round in the boat, please.
gpt
I shan’t risk my boat in there unless it’s a case of life or death, for she’d be smashed in a moment, and no one could save himself in that whirlpool.
human
But can’t you go out in the boat and be near, so you could get to them if the water got too high where they are?
gpt
Oh, do, Mr. Kramer, urged Joe.
human
We boys will make up a purse and pay you.
gpt
Nonsense, boy! If I do it at all it won’t be for money. I tell you a boat would get smashed there very quick. It would go against the rocks in spite of me. I’ll get some of those wrecked fellows waked up, and go out. I suppose the youngsters will feel better to see the boat.
human
Oh yes, said Joe;
gpt
It is almost half an hour yet before the tide is high,
human
Here, you down there! I’ll come around in the boat.--John, you run to the house and wake up a couple of those men. You needn’t disturb the captain. I only want two. Fetch ’em along quick down to the boat-landing!