human
We might supplement this list ourselves, said the Doctor,
gpt
I declare, said Altamont,
human
Suppose we start one,
gpt
For us five! exclaimed Clawbonny;
human
No, nor spectators enough, if we tried to get up a comedy,
gpt
Tell us some more about Captain Parry's theatre, said Johnson;
human
Certainly. At first two volumes on board the 'Hecla' were gone through, but as there was a performance once a fortnight, this repertoire was soon exhausted. Then they had to improvise fresh plays; Parry himself composed one which had immense success. It was called 'The North-West Passage, or the End of the Voyage.'
gpt
A famous title, said Altamont;
human
You are right, said Bell;
gpt
What does that matter? replied Mr. Clawbonny.
human
Why should we trouble about the last act, while the first ones are going on well. Leave all that to Providence, friends; let us each play our own rôle as perfectly as we can, and since the dénouement belongs to the Great Author of all things, we will trust his skill. He will manage our affairs for us, never fear.
gpt
Well, we'd better go and dream about it, said Johnson,
human
You're in a great hurry, old fellow,
gpt
Why would you sit up, Mr. Clawbonny? I am so comfortable in my bed, and then I always have such good dreams. I dream invariably of hot countries, so that I might almost say, half my life is spent in the tropics, and half at the North Pole.
human
You're a happy man, Johnson, said Altamont,
gpt
Indeed I am,
human
Well, come, after that it would be positive cruelty to keep our good friend pining here, said the Doctor,