human
My friend, replied Paganel evasively,
gpt
I am no more nervous than usual.
human
Mr. Paganel, you have a secret that troubles you.
gpt
Well, as you will, cried the geographer;
human
What is stronger than you?
gpt
My joy on the one hand, and my despair on the other.
human
You are joyful and despairing at the same time?
gpt
Yes; joyful and despairing at visiting New Zealand.
human
Have you any news? asked Captain Mangles.
gpt
Have you discovered the lost trail?
human
No, friend. _People never return from New Zealand!_ But yet--well, you know human nature. As long as we breathe we can hope; and my motto is '_dum spiro, spero_,' which is the best in the world.