human
Don't take on so, Bumpus, he went on to say, almost cheerily.
gpt
It may not be so very bad, after all. Don't let's forget that we're scouts; and must keep a stiff upper lip whenever things turn out wrong. We'll just do the best we can; and I reckon it'll all come out right in the end. It nearly always does, you know.
human
Now, that's nice of you talking that way, Giraffe, he said.
gpt
You're the right kind of a chum to have in time of trouble. But say, ain't it gettin' cold though? Is that why you're slapping your arms around so?
human
Try it, and see how quick you feel warmer, Bumpus, replied the other, with the patronizing air of one who is superior in knowledge, and willing to impart all he knows;
gpt
Feel better, don't you?
human
A whole lot; but doin' that has one bad point, I find,
gpt
As how?
human
Why, it keeps on making you all the hungrier; exercise always has that effect on me. Why, Giraffe, I feel like I could eat a whole ham right now.
gpt
Didn't I tell you to let up on that style of talk; you're just making me groan inside every time you speak of eatin'. We ought to be tryin' our level best to better our condition.
human
But I don't know anything that would help us, Giraffe; so it's up to you to get us out of this ugly hole. Perhaps we might use a shell from my gun, and by taking out most of the powder, snap it off, and start a fire going.