human
Then we are liable to be plugged any time?
gpt
Yes; there is a possibility.
human
Well, if I get another dose like I got last night I believe I would welcome it,
gpt
You will soon learn how to favor yourself, and the work won't be so hard.
human
But you say the men who do the actual work get the worst of things.
gpt
Yes--I think so. Firemen are the feet of the ship, you know.
human
I think I was all feet last night, he replied, smiling dolefully.
gpt
I have heard professors rant about the dignity of labor, he replied, arising with the empty pan, having enjoyed the first full meal he had ever actually earned.
human
However, I have signed for a round trip and I'm going to stick if it kills me,