human
I tried to sleep this morning at Whiting to prepare for to-night's work, said the doctor presently;
gpt
Keep him always in view, but in the edge of the field like that, said the doctor.
human
We must always steer a little to the right of him--that is, a little behind him.
gpt
But he travels around the sun in the same direction the Earth does, I objected.
human
I should think we ought to aim a little ahead of him, or to the left, to allow for his motion forward in his orbit.
gpt
That looks reasonable at first sight, doesn't it? said the doctor.
human
But a little learning is a dangerous thing. I will explain to you why we must steer a little behind him after I have had my nap. I am too sleepy now;