human
Indeed we have plenty of room, said Dorothy, answering young Irwin's greeting;
gpt
She is a jolly little craft, said Bob Irwin, frankly;
human
I've only had her a few weeks. I named her _Shooting Star_, because she goes like one. We came all the way up from Jersey City by the canal.
gpt
All the way! exclaimed Lilian;
human
Well yes,--but there were so many of them. The planes were worse, though; _Shooting Star_ didn't take to those kindly at all. However, we're here; and if you'll keep us, we'll all have a good deal of fun on this lake.
gpt
I didn't know you could come all the way by canal, said Leicester.
human
Are they willing to open the locks for you?
gpt
Oh, Bob's uncle is a Grand High Mogul or something in the canal company, and he gave us a permit. I tell you it was great fun; the boat goes like a greased arrow.
human
Would you like to go for a little spin around the lake, now, all of you?
gpt
No,--not now, said Dorothy, looking at her watch.
human
We'd love to, but it is too near dinner-time for us to go now. You know, as hotel proprietors, we have duties to attend to at scheduled hours; and we must be found at our posts.