human
You, Miss Denning?
gpt
Yes. Mr Brymer, our cabin-door is open, and my brother and I have heard every word.
human
Well, my dear young lady, said the mate pleasantly,
gpt
I wish you had heard better news.
human
It was the best you could give us, she said quietly.
gpt
But my brother sends me to say that he has had a long sleep, and that if he is helped to a chair on the upper deck with a night-glass, he could keep the watch himself, and easily give the alarm if it were necessary.
human
But he is not fit to leave alone, Miss Denning,
gpt
He would not be alone, Mr Frewen, she replied gently.
human
I should share his watch.
gpt
And do you think, my dear child, cried Mr Brymer,
human
Why not? she said quietly.
gpt
You have all risked your lives to save us. It is the least we can do.
human
Yes, came in Mr Denning's sharp voice;
gpt
He is quite right, Brymer, said a fresh debater in a faint voice, as no less a person than the captain joined in the discussion.
human
You are all worn-out. We sick folk have sharp ears, and will keep them well opened.
gpt
I--I really hardly know what to say,
human
Fire!--fire!