human
Ben, are you awake? do you understand what I am saying?
gpt
Yes, Hiram, I understand. Was there a Southern Pacific ship at the dock?
human
No--the next ship is due to-morrow, and they're always late now.
gpt
I believe you have something really tangible. I'll stop that shipment this morning, but you'd better get to bed. And, I hastily added,
human
I know that, and there is nothing doing in the way of sleep for me now. The old man is down at a rummy, waiting to take me up to the canal to see that boat. If the boat looks good to me, will you come and look it over?
gpt
Yes--meet me here at noon, and in the meantime I'll try to learn something about the matter----