human
Surely, said I,
gpt
What's a lieutenant nowadays? said she--
human
Very well, replied I, looking into the pier-glass, with tolerable self-complacency;
gpt
Frank, said Emily,
human
The admirals are much obliged to you for the compliment, said I.
gpt
I trust I should not disgrace the flag, come when it will; but to tell you the truth, my dear Emily, I cannot say I look forward to that elevation with any degree of satisfaction. Three stars on each shoulder, and three rows of gold lace round the cuff, are no compensation, in my eyes, for grey hairs, thin legs, a broken back, a church-yard cough, and to be laughed at or pitied by all the pretty girls in the country into the bargain.
human
I am sorry for you, my hero, said the young lady:
gpt
Well, then, if I must, I must, said I;