human
Looks cold and muddy, father,
gpt
Yes, not tempting for a bathe, Dick; but some day I hope to see a river nearly as big as that draining our great fen.
human
But don't you think it will be a pity, father?
gpt
Yes, for idle boys who want to pass their lives fishing, and for men like Dave and John Warren. Depend upon it, Dick, it's the duty of every man to try and improve what he sees about.
human
But natural things look so beautiful, father!
gpt
In moderation, boy. Don't see any sign of Mr Marston yet, do you?
human
No, father,
gpt
Can't very well miss his way,
human
Unless he came through the fen,
gpt
Oh, he wouldn't do that! He'd come along by the river wall, my boy; it's longer, but better walking.