human
Don't seem afraid of tumbling into the water,
gpt
Wouldn't matter if it did, said Rodd.
human
You saw that one a little while ago, how it could swim.
gpt
So, I did, sir; so I did, replied the man, who was as much interested as the naturalists of the party.
human
But there are such a lot of good things to see that one seems to shove the other out of your head. Now, what will that chap be doing there, slithering about over the water? Out for a walk?
gpt
Trying to catch one of those bright little sunbirds, I suppose,
human
No, said the doctor, who was watching the serpent through his glass.
gpt
I should say that one is after birds' nests.
human
Think of that! cried Joe.
gpt
But he wouldn't blow the eggs, sir, would he, and make a string?
human
No, my man, said the doctor, smiling,
gpt
Row away, my lads,
human
Ay, ay, sir!