human
I thought at first you were a big fish, such as I've often seen in my ocean-diving work, said the man.
gpt
And when I had a good look at you I sure was startled.
human
Well, they call me the boy fish,
gpt
I can't understand why you aren't suffering from your under-water work, said the physician.
human
I am, as perhaps you know, engaged by the company for whom Mr. Rand works. It employs several divers, and on tasks where there is a risk I am always on hand to be ready to aid the men if necessary. That is why I happened to be at the reservoir.
gpt
I have made a study of diseases and ailments brought on by water pressure and diving work, and I wonder you do not show some signs of ear or throat trouble.
human
I'd like to talk to you about that, said Joe.
gpt
The young man whose place I took is suffering from that. He is going deaf and dumb, they tell me,
human
And you say they have given up hope of curing him?
gpt
Yes, said Joe.
human
Can it be done? Would an operation help?
gpt
It would, said the physician quickly.
human
I have not done it myself, nor do I feel justified in attempting it. But there is a fellow countryman of mine, now in New York, who has operated most successfully. His fees are high, not necessarily for himself, but a complicated apparatus is necessary, and it takes several assistants and nurses who must be paid. I have no doubt but if Dr. Hassenberg operated on your friend he could cure him!
gpt
Then, said Joe slowly,
human
I wish you would arrange it for me. I want Benny cured!