human
Mrs. Simmons, I've made up my mind to lead an entirely new life,
gpt
It's what I've been hopin' fur years an' years, cap'en,
human
Hev you, though? God bless your motherly old soul, said the captain, warmly.
gpt
Well, I've turned over a new leaf, and it don't git turned back again.
human
That's right, said Mrs. Simmons, with a happy tear under each spectacle-glass.
gpt
Fight the good fight, cap'en.
human
Just my little game, continued the captain.
gpt
An angel! Oh, cap'en, how richly blessed you hev been! sobbed Mrs. Simmons.
human
Many's the one that hez prayed all their lives long for the comin' of a good sperrit to guide 'em.
gpt
Well, _I've_ got one, sure pop, continued Captain Sam;
human
Bless you! said the good woman, wringing the captain's hand fervidly.
gpt
But you'll hev times of trouble an' doubt, off an' on.
human
Is that so?
gpt
Yes, continued Mrs. Simmons;
human
That's so, said the captain,
gpt
Mind! said the good old lady.
human
I've been a-dyin' to do it ever since you come. I've told him about it, and he's ez glad fur you ez I am.
gpt
Oh! said the captain, looking a little confused,
human
From the very minute you fust kem, replied Mrs. Simmons;
gpt
I know the signs.
human
Well, said the captain,
gpt
I'll get ready right away,