human
Pardon me, he said, on overtaking the man.
gpt
Did I understand correctly that a troop-ship has just arrived?
human
Right, said Brown.
gpt
I am just going down to the embarkation jetty to get coffee ready for the men. You seem to have joined but a short time, apparently, for though I am familiar with your uniform I have not seen yourself before.
human
True, it is not long since I joined, and this is my first visit to the Institute.
gpt
I hope it won't be the last, friend, returned Brown heartily.
human
Every soldier is welcome there, and, for the matter of that, so is every sailor and marine.
gpt
I have heard as much. May I accompany you to this jetty to see the troops arrive, and this coffee business that you speak of?
human
You may, and welcome,