human
Now, that is the most original trapper I ever did see or hear of, remarked Peterkin, with a broad grin.
gpt
I've seen many things in my travels, but I never expected to meet with a beast that could catch others by merely wagging its tail.
human
You forget the hunters of North America, said Jack,
gpt
I forget nothing of the sort, retorted Peterkin.
human
Wagging a ramrod is not wagging a tail. Besides, I spoke of beasts doing it; men are not beasts.
gpt
Then I hold you self-convicted, my boy, exclaimed Jack;
human
By no means, Jack. I am not self-convicted, but quite correct, as I can prove to the satisfaction of any one who isn't a philosopher. You never can prove anything to a philosopher.
gpt
Prove it, then.
human
I will. Isn't a monkey a beast?
gpt
Certainly.
human
Isn't a gorilla a monkey?
gpt
No doubt it is.
human
And aren't _you_ a gorilla?
gpt
I say, lads, it's time to be going,