human
Can't sleep, my dear fellows, he said in a melancholy tone, which made Tom and me laugh.
gpt
My thoughts are running on a charming little girl I met at Kingston. I was making prodigious way with her when we were ordered off to the out-of-the-way corner of the world to which you are carrying us, and the chances are we shall not meet again.
human
What's her name, Duffy?
gpt
Lucy Talboys, he answered promptly.
human
I don't mind telling you young fellows, as you are not likely to prove rivals; but I say, if either of you meet her I wish you'd put in a word about me. Say how miserable I looked, and that you are sure I had left my heart at Kingston.
gpt
I will gladly say anything you wish; but perhaps she will think you left it with some other lady,
human
Say I was always sighing and uttering `Lucy! Lucy!' in my sleep.
gpt
I'll not say anything of the sort, exclaimed Tom.
human
I never heard you utter her name till now, and I don't believe she cares the snuff of a candle for you.