human
Now, then, said Harry,
gpt
I can't swim, he said.
human
At least, not much, you know.
gpt
Well, who wants you to swim? said Harry, laughing.
human
That's a pretty joke. Are you thinking of swimming across, and towing the boat after you? You can push her over easy enough; that pole will reach the bottom anywhere.
gpt
Dat's so, said old Lewston.
human
It'll touch de bottom ob de water, but I don't know 'bout de bottom ob de mud. Ye musn't push her down too deep. Dar's 'bout as much mud as water out dar in de creek.