human
Whew! there they come, but no Walt or Ned,
gpt
What did you find out, Joe?
human
The boys are all right: the water won’t come any higher. But won’t it seem a long time before they get back?
gpt
Boys, your messmates are all right, but very hungry; have you got any dinner with you?
human
Yes; we saved some for them, but the tide carried off a lot.
gpt
Well, bring it along, and I’ll get a line and lower it to them.
human
Hurrah for you, sir! shouted the boys.
gpt
Oh how glad they’ll be!