human
Uncle Josiah, did you ever hear anything so ridiculous? Why did you come out here?
gpt
I felt sort as if I was coming up into a reg'lar twister, and thought it would be safer to reef a mite and make for ca'm waters. My head begun to whirl, and I cal'lated I'd best weigh anchor while my soundings was good.
human
But isn't it bad form for you to desert like this?
gpt
I ain't exactly deserting, I cal'late. If I'd been able to pitch into that crew and shake the devil out of 'em, I'd stayed on deck. But----
human
I want you to go back with me. It's getting too funny to miss!
gpt
I ain't got much hankering for them officers' meeting, Beth. It makes me feel like busting chairs on their heads.
human
But you must go back! You should hear what he is saying to them. Come!