human
Take my advice, and don't push it till we get near the end of the voyage. If Frances says yes, she is the sort of girl to stick to it; and as I am with you, you may be quite sure it will come right in the long run; but we might not have a very pleasant time of it during the remainder of the voyage, you know, and as things have gone on so pleasantly, it would be a pity to spoil them.
gpt
Yes, he said,
human
One ran, but one felt it was no use running, as all must be over before we could get there. When it was over, I felt as weak as a child.
gpt
Don't let us talk any more about it, Mr. Hudson said, rising.
human
I doubt whether I shall get a wink of sleep now; and I am sure I sha'n't, if we go on talking any more about it. Let us take a turn, and have a stiff glass of brandy and water afterwards, to settle our nerves before turning in.