human
Morning gents, all, said the sailor, respectfully;
gpt
I have got what you want. But be careful how you touch them, as they are nasty customers.
human
Ah, I thought so! cried the mariner, looking at my charge's travel-stained palm;
gpt
But its quite a mile up hill, observed the still depressed BARNWELL.
human
What shall I do while I am going? It hurts me fearfully.
gpt
My dear GEORGIE, said JACKY, who had now reassumed his customary demeanour,
human
It's a painful bite when you ain't accustomed to it, observed the mariner.
gpt
Not that I mind 'em. Look here, all them's bites and stings.
human
What did that?
gpt
That was done, Sir, by a spiteful cat, replied the mariner.
human
It is a nasty worm is the spiteful cat. Cut them up into halves and they will bite you still. But there, the fish is awful fond of them! Why, these here blood-clotters are nothing to them, no more are these lug worms.
gpt
It's no good, he exclaimed, scornfully.
human
The fish won't touch any of that lot after they've lost their shape. Look at that one, it's foolish to call it a worm now, ain't it? Now I will take this blue doctor and bait the line for you. See, I run the hook through the head to the hip. That will fetch a mullet. It leaves me half. But you must take a whole one for a codling.