human
Thanks, old man, gasped the latter.
gpt
You came just in the nick of time, this time. Two minutes more, and I'd have been done for.
human
Thank Heaven I did get here in time, said Frank fervently.
gpt
Just rest your hand on my shoulder, Bart, and I'll tow you to shore. It's lucky this river isn't as wide as the old Hudson, isn't it?