human
It is so late, sir, that I should hardly think any of the Vineyarders would be up, observed the boat-steerer, after listening some little time in the desire to catch the sound mentioned.
gpt
Then it is so cold, that most men would like to get beneath their blankets as soon as they could.
human
I do not find it so very cold, Stephen. Have you looked at the thermometer lately?
gpt
I gave it a look in coming out, sir; and it tells a terrible story to-night! The marcury is all down in the ball, which is like givin' the matter up, I do suppose, Captain Gar'ner.