human
How are you today, Reuben? Better, I hope? It was too bad of you to run off in that way, this morning.
gpt
I am all right now, thank you, sir, Reuben answered.
human
I felt just a little shaky at first, but the captain gave me a cup of cocoa when I came on board, and I feel now as if I were fit for duty again.
gpt
Oh, nonsense, Mr. Hudson exclaimed,
human
You are very good, sir, but really I would rather not, if you will excuse me. It is horrid being thanked and made a fuss about, just because, on the spur of the moment, one did one's duty.
gpt
That's all very well, Reuben; but you see, it wouldn't be fair to my daughter. If anyone did you a great service, you would want to thank them, would you not?
human
Yes, I suppose so, sir, Reuben answered reluctantly;
gpt
I can understand your feelings, my lad, but you must make up your mind to do it. When anyone puts others under a vast obligation to him, he must submit to be thanked, however much he may shrink from it. Come along, it will not be very dreadful.