human
What do you want down here with me?
gpt
To see that you act like a man, answered the big machinist.
human
There's a sick woman here.
gpt
And a more or less sick man, answered Forsythe,
human
Under the circumstances, rejoined Sampson, coolly,
gpt
Wait, said Denman, weakly, for he had lost much blood.
human
Perhaps Forsythe need not be antagonized or coerced. Forsythe, do you remember a little girl at home named Florrie Fleming? Well, that woman is she. I appeal to whatever is left of your boyhood ideals to protect this woman, and care for her.
gpt
Yes, I remember her, answered Forsythe, with a bitter smile.
human
She thought you were a little tin god on wheels, and told me after you'd gone that you'd come back and thrash me. You didn't, did you?
gpt
No, but I will when the time comes,
human
Now, this is neither here nor there, Forsythe, said Sampson, sternly.
gpt
You want a chronometer. When you get it, you've no more business here than I have, and I think you'd better use your authority like a man, or I'll call a meeting of the boys.
human
Of course, answered Forsythe, looking at the big shoulders of Sampson.
gpt
But, inasmuch as I knew this fellow from boyhood, and knew this little girl when a child, the best care I can give her is to remove this chap from her vicinity. We'll put him down the fore peak, and let one o' the cooks feed her and nurse her.
human
We'll see about that on deck, said Sampson, indignantly.
gpt
I'll talk--
human
Yes, broke in Denman, standing up.
gpt
Forsythe is right. It is not fitting that I should be here alone with her. Put me anywhere you like, but take care of her, as you are men and Americans.