human
How is the little lad, sir? asked Jones, as he neared them.
gpt
No worse for his ducking, I hope.
human
Thank you, Jones. I think he will not be any the worse by to-morrow morning, replied the Captain.
gpt
He is sleeping now, which, I think, is the best thing he could do. Jones, he owes his life to you, and I can never cease to be grateful to you for your prompt action in springing instantly to his rescue when he fell into the water.
human
Oh, sir, stammered Jones, looking both pleased and embarrassed,
gpt
He is a very dear one to his father and mother, brother and sisters, and I should like to give to each of you fellows who helped in this thing, some little token of my appreciation of your kindly efforts. I will think it over and have a talk with you again, and you may consider what return I could make that would be the most agreeable and helpful to you.
human
About how much do you suppose that means?
gpt
Perhaps five dollars apiece, chuckled one of the others,
human
Nonsense! who wants to be paid for saving that cute little chap from drowning? growled Jones.
gpt
I'd have been a coward if I'd indulged in a minute's hesitation.
human
I s'pose so, returned one of the others,
gpt
Dolphin's
human
It was no more than any other man would have done in my place, Captain,
gpt
No, returned Captain Raymond,
human
he added, with emotion.
gpt
I think you are worthy of an increase of pay, Mr. Clark, and you won't object to it, I suppose?
human
No, sir; seeing I have a family to support, I won't refuse your kindness, and I thank you very much for the kind offer.
gpt
I have come to thank you, Clark, for the saving of my darling boy's life; for I know that but for the slowing of the engine both Jones and he might have lost their lives--sinking before help could reach them.
human
You are very kind to look at it in that way, Mrs. Raymond, returned Clark, in tones that spoke his appreciation of her grateful feeling,
gpt
But the Captain here has most generously offered me an increase of pay; for which I thank him most heartily.
human
Oh, my dear, I am very glad to hear that!