human
and I didn't like it a little bit--especially in Townsville, where there was so little doing at that time. I went down to the wharf, with some hazy idea of being able to stow away aboard one of the boats. Walking along pretty disconsolately, I came on a Liverpool tramp just completing discharging.
gpt
Ten to one, thought I,
human
Wait till I see the old man, he said. A few minutes' wait, then,
gpt
Come along. Skipper wants to see you.
human
Ah! good day, Mr.--er--thank you!--Senex. Have you your papers? Let me see them please. A short investigation; then to the mate,
gpt
All right, Mr. Andrews, make your own arrangements.
human
Thanks, sir, said he. Then to me, as the skipper nodded and we left the chart-house:
gpt
Good enough, old chap. You'll take the settee in my room till we hit Newcastle. Run up town for your duds. We're sailing just after lunch.