human
I say, Rogers, do you think the captain would let me go on shore just for a day or two? The ship is sure to remain here for some time.
gpt
I'm not so certain of that, and you cannot be spared, answered Tom.
human
The captain would smell a rat; depend upon that. He's too sharp-sighted not to have observed what has been going on. I don't think he altogether admires the young lady as much as you do.
gpt
Have you read the remainder of the verses? asked Billy.
human
Some of the lines want endings, and some of the verses want lines and rhymes. My ideas are very grand, but I am apt to break down for want of appropriate rhymes.
gpt
I'll find them for you, said Tom.
human
I've got a dictionary, and I'll run my eye down it, and select as many as you can want.
gpt
I should like to have finished them before she goes on shore,
human
I don't see how that can be managed, observed Tom.
gpt
You can send them to her before we again put to sea; it will be a last tender mark of your affection, and she will appreciate it. If you will write the address on an envelope I will get it sent with the captain's letters.