human
Dennis, let me introduce you to Lieutenant Van Drissel, of the Belgian army, said Bob, coming in as Van Drissel turned round.
gpt
This is my brother whom we have been talking about,
human
Glad to meet you,
gpt
Lucky bargee, smiled Van Drissel.
human
Isn't that right?
gpt
Ah, you speak English? Yes, it is quite right. I am,
human
He speaks everything under the sun, said his brother.
gpt
And, by the way, Dennis is a great stunt on languages. You two will be able to make us feel thoroughly ashamed of ourselves. My regular verbs are as rusty as a trench button.
human
Will you smoke?
gpt
Not just now, thanks. I'm going to have some grub first, and if you don't mind I'll bunk upstairs and get a sluice.
human
That boy is one of the best in the world, although he's my own brother,
gpt
How old?
human
Eighteen and a half,
gpt
It is young to be killed,
human
But he isn't killed yet. Never knew such a fellow for falling on his feet. Of course, we all have to take our chances out there, but I don't mind betting you he comes off with a D.S.O. or a Military Cross, or something or other. You will hear of him yet, mark my words.