human
Clever journalist gone to seed,
gpt
How do you like your job of nursemaid?
human
First-rate!
gpt
How did you happen to stumble on our deep-sea perambulator?
human
I just happened to be passing, and saw the kids crowding aboard. I stopped to look, and Denton asked me if I wanted a job.
gpt
Denton said you were a friend of Anway's.
human
He misunderstood,
gpt
Are you going to be with us regularly?
human
I only volunteered for to-day.
gpt
I hope the boys haven't made you feel like an outsider.
human
Not at all, said Evan cheerfully.
gpt
I wouldn't mind if they did, he added.
human
The main thing is for the kids to have a good time.
gpt
Sure, said Dordess dryly.
human
You see, the boys get the idea that these excursions are a sort of family affair, and they're apt to resent the help of strangers.
gpt
I see, said Evan.
human
Are you one of Miss Playfair's 'brothers' too?
gpt
No; I'm an uncle,