human
Now, Miss Noble, said I,
gpt
If I give them the whole truth, said I,
human
No, they would not, she answered, after a pause.
gpt
You are kind and wise to ask the question. The thought did not occur to me when I wished that yonder vessel might prove an English frigate.
human
Then I must invent a story,
gpt
But did not you say, she asked,
human
Yes, I remember; those were my words. Well, Miss Noble?
gpt
Well, said she,
human
No, said I,
gpt
My wish certainly is, said she in her calm, emphatic way of speaking,
human
Then, said I,
gpt
I will ask you to step into the cabin and keep in your own berth out of sight until the visit I hope to receive is ended.