human
Let Katherine and the Captain go in the canoe with you, suggested Mr. Evans.
gpt
Then they can pretend they are commanding the expedition.
human
No, said Uncle Teddy,
gpt
I would rather have my first aids in the last boat. Then they can watch the whole line of canoes ahead of them and see that everything is all right.
human
We can't go without our mascot, she said.
gpt
Didn't the old Greeks and Romans carry their household gods with them, and didn't the Indians take their 'Medicine' along on all their journeys? As fourth assistant sub-head of this expedition I use my authority to declare that she shall be taken along. There is one canoe left and we can tie that behind mine and tow her. Mayn't we, Uncle Teddy?
human
You're the Chief this week, said Uncle Teddy, throwing up his hands in a helpless gesture.
gpt
You have the right to say whether she shall go or not. If you agree to tow her yourself I certainly have no objections to her going along. But remember, towing her will include carrying her overland when we come to the shallow places.
human
Now lie still and be good,
gpt
All ready there? shouted Uncle Teddy from up front.
human
All right, cast off.