human
We shall have his magnificent little boy come to sea before long, said Jack.
gpt
How old it makes one! It seems to me only yesterday since I was a midshipman like you, Tom, and I can scarcely fancy myself even now a post-captain.
human
I hope I shall not be a midshipman long, said Tom,
gpt
There's little doubt about that, said Jack,
human
No; I thought it might upset him, answered Tom.
gpt
I merely hinted that you had heard from his uncle that there was a possibility of his obtaining a fortune, but that there was some uncertainty, and as he did not cross question me much, I got off without committing myself.
human
It would be better indeed that he should hear the whole matter from his uncle, who will probably be sent out to China, where we shall meet him before long,