human
Come on board, sir,
gpt
Very well, youngster, he answered;
human
I should scarcely have known you in your present proper uniform. There's nothing like being particular as to dress. I'll see about placing you in a watch. You'll understand that you're to try and do your duty to the best of your abilities.
gpt
Shure it's what I hope to do, sir, I answered briskly;
human
I didn't say I liked it, youngster,--I said it was proper according to the regulations. Turn round, let me see. There is room for growing, which a midshipman's uniform should have. You'll remember always to be neat and clean, and follow the example I try to set you youngsters.
gpt
Yes, sir,
human
Now you may go! he said.
gpt
Understand that you're not to quit the ship without my leave, and that you must master the rules and regulations of the service as soon as possible, for I can receive no excuse if you infringe them.