human
Hallo, said the captain, looking up after a bit,
gpt
That's what I came to ask you,
human
Goodness knows! I was as much surprised as you. You know, between you and me, I don't think you did Forbes much good last term.
gpt
Quite a mistake. I befriended him when everybody else was cutting him. He told me when he left I was the only friend he had here.
human
A good friend?
gpt
Really, Ponty, you don't improve in your manners,
human
No offence, old man, said the captain.
gpt
But, seriously, don't you think you might do a little more good, or even a little less well, harm, you know, in Templeton than you do?
human
Most noble captain, we must see what can be done,
gpt
I've lost my pull on him, I suppose, said the captain, taking up his
human
Pickwick.
gpt
By Jove! I wish I could make up my mind to kick him!