human
Why don't you send them all adrift in one of the boats?
gpt
Because we are not near enough to land, my son, replied Jarette;
human
I wish you would talk common-sense, Jarette, and not be so fond of chaffing me. You'll make me wish some day that I had not joined you.
gpt
Why, my little brave, he cried,
human
No, you don't, said Walters, sharply.
gpt
I'm sure I've done everything I can.
human
My faith, yes; we will say it is so, said Jarette, with another sneering laugh.
gpt
It is wonderful how nervous men are who have their necks in the noose--boys too.