human
Don't you think we are short-handed? he asked.
gpt
I tried to get some one but couldn't. I hate to have you stand by that motor long hours at a time. Perhaps I can help?
human
If the weather is good we ought to make the mouth of the river by night, anchor there, get some sleep and complete the journey to New Orleans to-morrow in daylight.
gpt
Ben! do you mean to say we can make New Orleans in two days?
human
If we don't get bad weather.
gpt
Say, do you think I am awake--pinch me--take something and hit me on the head to be sure I am not astraddle a 'Night-Hoss,'