human
Oh, Billy, what has happened?
gpt
Ben Stubbs has disappeared!
human
Disappeared?
gpt
Yes, as utterly as if the earth had opened and swallowed him, was the reply, in a strained, tired voice.
human
I've hunted for him all the afternoon and I have not been able to find a trace of him. I got almost cut to ribbons in the sharp-leaved briars or whatever you call them.
gpt
You are sure he is not merely hunting in another part of the island.