human
Oh, the perils o' the deep! The perils o' the deep! she murmured.
gpt
The salty seas will snatch us fra the land o' the livin'!
human
Nonsense! exclaimed Mr. Howbridge, for he saw that Dot and Tess were getting frightened by the fear of the Scotch housekeeper's words.
gpt
Lake Macopic isn't salty, and it isn't deep. We'll be all right in a little while. Here's Agnes back to tell us so, he added with a smile at his ward.
human
What of the night, Watchman?
gpt
Well, it isn't a very pleasant night,
human
Why aren't we moving? asked Tess.
gpt
We were moving and now we have stopped.
human
Neale has gone to see, Tess. He will have things in shape before long,
gpt
Well, we're nice and snug here, said Ruth, guessing that something was wrong, and joining forces with Agnes in keeping it from Mrs. MacCall and the younger children.
human
We are snug and dry here.
gpt
I think I'll go and give the sailors a hand, Mr. Howbridge said.
human
Ruth, you tell these little teases a story,
gpt
I'll get this wet coat off, remarked Agnes.
human
My, but it does rain!