human
We've come to see how you are, Dave,
gpt
That's kindly, Mester Dick. Servant, mester. How do, neighbour?
human
Why, Dave, my man, you ought to see a doctor!
gpt
Nay, sir, no good to do ought but bear it. Soon be gone. Only a shivering fit.
human
Well, I'm trying to doctor you, said the engineer, laughing.
gpt
Once we get the fen drained, ague will begin to die out.
human
Think so, mester?
gpt
I am sure so.
human
Hear that, neighbour? said Dave, looking at Hickathrift.
gpt
Think o' the fen wi'out the shakes.
human
We can't stop, Dave, cried Dick;
gpt
What you heven't got, Mester Dick, said the fen-man, showing his yellow teeth.
human
Bit of opium or a drop o' lodolum. Nay, I don't want you to send me owt. Neighbour Hick'thrift here'll get me some when he goes over to market.
gpt
Straange and thick to-night, Mester Dick, said Dave.
human
Be thicker soon. Yow couldn't pole the boat across wi'out losing your way.
gpt
Couldn't I? cried Dick.
human
Oh, yes, I could! Good-night! I want you to show Mr Marston some sport with the ducks some day.
gpt
Ay; you bring him over, Mester Dick, and we'll hev' a good turn at the 'coy. Good-night!