human
The avenue is almost half a mile long, said the Senhor.
gpt
And the trees are a hundred feet high.
human
Aren't they fine, said Affonzo.
gpt
They are the tallest palms I ever saw.
human
They meet together at the top and form a regular archway the whole length of the walk,
gpt
What is that very high mountain?
human
That is the Corcovado, and some day we shall go over there and ascend it, said Martim.
gpt
We shall have to start very early in the morning, for it is a long trip.
human
Here comes Doctor Barbosa, papa, said Martim.
gpt
I wonder if he will go around the gardens with us.
human
Perhaps he will, if he is not too busy. If he does, he can tell you all about the trees and flowers for he has explored the country along the Amazon and knows all about the Brazilian flora.
gpt
You have quite a bevy of little folk with you to-day,
human
This is my nephew, Affonzo Diaz, Doctor Barbosa, said the Senhor.
gpt
And these girls are my nieces, Charlotta and Maria. Of course you know Martim.
human
I am very glad to see you all,
gpt
This is the first visit of Affonzo and his sister to our city,
human
Indeed, replied the doctor.
gpt
I really think then that you should let me help show them around the gardens. I have a few moments of leisure just now, that I will be glad to devote to you.
human
That will be delightful, said the Senhor.
gpt
You know so much about this place and I so little that I am sure the children will much prefer you as a guide.
human
These gardens, he said, pointing down across the avenue,
gpt
What are those crooked, twisted trees,
human
They are mangoes. They are not very handsome to look at, but you know what delicious fruit they bear.
gpt
Indeed I do,
human
This, said the doctor, pointing to a tall palm beside the pathway,
gpt
It looks, said Maria,
human
See the beautiful grove of orange trees,
gpt
Oh yes, said Affonzo.
human
And the trees have both fruit and blossoms on them.
gpt
That is not at all uncommon with many of our tropical fruit trees,
human
Many of the trees here, he continued,
gpt
Whose statue is that?
human
If you will step closer, you can read the inscription on the tablet, said the doctor.
gpt
And that will answer your question.
human
To the Memory of Friar Leandro do Sacramento of the Order of Carmelites, a graduate in the natural sciences at the University of Coimbra, first professor of botany in the School of Medicine in Rio, and first technical director of the Botanical Gardens.
gpt
If I can do as much for this beautiful park as Friar Leandro did, I shall be content,
human
What a magnificent palm that is!
gpt
Yes, said the doctor,
human
Thank you very much for all that you have shown us, said Affonzo, and all the children chorused,
gpt
Thank you very much.
human
It is past noon and we ought to be at home now,
gpt
I believe I am hungry, said Martim,