human
Shall I fill another cup of tea for you, uncle?
gpt
No, no, Pickle; I--I--er--well, say half.
human
I hope you haven't been waiting for anything, gentlemen, she cried, giving the table a comprehensive glance.
gpt
I am so sorry. I will cook another rasher or two directly.
human
Madam, no, said Uncle Paul didactically.
gpt
What does the great classic author say?
human
Really I don't know, sir, cried Mrs Champernowne, with a perplexed look wrinkling up her pleasant face.
gpt
But it won't take many minutes.
human
Enough, madam, is as good as a feast. This has been a banquet, eh, Pickle? I never enjoyed anything half so much before in my life. The ham was tenderness itself, the eggs new-laid--the bread--the butter--the tea--eh, Pickle?
gpt
Delicious, uncle.
human
The fat of the land, Mrs Champernowne, continued the doctor;
gpt
Yes, sir, interrupted Mrs Champernowne eagerly;
human
Hooray! shouted Rodd, springing from the chair, and to Mrs Champernowne's astonishment catching her round the waist and waltzing her about the room.
gpt
Three cheers for the poor prisoners! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
human
Humph!
gpt
Oh, my dear, don't! Pray don't! panted Mrs Champernowne, whom Nature had made middle-aged, round and plump.
human
You are taking away all my breath. But my neighbour's master says that he thinks they have made for Salcombe, where they will perhaps get aboard one of the orange boats and be put back in their own country.
gpt
Hah!