human
Hallo, boys! exclaimed the former, as soon as they came within speaking distance,
gpt
And some that you will not like to hear, Frank,
human
What is it?
gpt
Why, you know, Charley Morgan, some time since, sent to New York for a couple of sail-boats, a sloop and schooner. They arrived yesterday, and he thinks they are something great, and says the Speedwell is nowhere.
human
Yes, chimed in Harry,
gpt
What do you think of them?
human
Well, answered Archie,
gpt
I have seen a good many boats like these in New York, but I don't think they will do much here. That schooner may show some fine sailing qualities, but that sloop will prove to be the slowest boat about the village; she is altogether too short. Take it where the waves are long and regular, and she will do well enough but here in the river, where the waves are all chopped up, she can't accomplish much.
human
That's your private opinion, expressed here in this public manner, is it? said a sneering voice.
gpt
You have made a fine show of your ignorance.
human
If I didn't know more about yachts than that, continued Charles,
gpt
I'd go home and soak my head.
human
Every one to his own way of thinking, you know.
gpt
Certainly, answered Charles;
human
I'll bet you fifty dollars, said Charles,
gpt
I'm not in the habit of betting, answered Archie;
human
You are green, indeed, said Charles.
gpt
Now, what do you suppose that sloop cost me?
human
Well, answered Archie, thrusting his hands deep into his pockets,
gpt
I think ten dollars would foot the bill.