human
What is it you wish me to explain, sir?
gpt
Why, the whole thing. What's it all about?
human
It's perfectly simple, sir. Surrey won the toss, and took first knock. Hayward and Hobbs were the opening pair. Hayward called Hobbs for a short run, but the latter was unable to get across and was thrown out by mid-on. Hayes was the next man in. He went out of his ground and was stumped. Ducat and Hayward made a capital stand considering the stickiness of the wicket, until Ducat was bowled by a good length off-break and Hayward caught at second slip off a googly. Then Harrison and Sandham played out time.
gpt
Yes! he said.
human
Yes! I had an idea that was it. But I think I'd like to have it once again, slowly. Start with these figures. What does that sixty-seven mean, opposite Hayward's name?
gpt
He made sixty-seven runs, sir.
human
Sixty-seven! In one game?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Why, Home-Run Baker couldn't do it!
gpt
I am not familiar with Mr. Baker, sir.
human
I suppose you've never seen a ball-game?
gpt
Ball-game, sir?
human
A baseball game?
gpt
Never, sir.
human
Then, Bill, said Mr. Crocker, reverting in his emotion to the bad habit of his early London days,