human
and a little below it seemed as if there had been a signature, but now there was nothing left excepting the letters
gpt
asked Fritz Bagger, with dark humor.
human
If it had been gek, I could have understood it, although it were incorrectly written. Geb, Gebrer, Algebra, Gebruderbuh,--I am a big fool.
gpt
But it is no matter, she shall have an answer,
human
No, said he,
gpt
As the old Norwegians, when they went to Iceland, threw their high-seat pillars into the sea with the resolution to settle where they should go ashore, so I send this out. My faith follows after; and it is my conviction that where this alights, I shall one day come, and salute you as my chosen, as my--.
human
Yes, now what more shall I add? he asked himself.
gpt
Ay, as my--'geb'--!