human
The pole came loose, he explained;
gpt
Certainly, Harding said, stooping to examine the damaged pole.
human
It won't fasten, he added.
gpt
It's broken between the iron straps, and there's not wood enough to bolt them on again.
human
That's a nuisance!
gpt
I will give you a pole, Harding said.
human
There is some lumber here that will do.