human
Well?
gpt
Not well--bad! answered the captain.
human
We can't go on until the boat is mended. She isn't as badly smashed as I thought, and it doesn't leak much, which is a good thing. But I can't use the engine to drive her along until it's fixed. We'll have to stay on the island until I get help, I guess.
gpt
How are we going to get help in all this rain and fog?
human
There used to be some campers' huts here, said the captain.
gpt
Maybe some of those fellows left a rowboat. I could go over to the mainland in that and get help. Some of you can come with me if you like.
human
I'm not going to! announced Mrs. Bobbsey.
gpt
I'm going to stay here and find Flossie and Freddie!
human
So am I, my dear!
gpt
Well, then, let's look around for a boat. If I find one I'll go for help in it, and you can stay here,