human
Let us go over to the other side of the bridge,
gpt
Not yet, said Mr. George;
human
They might have a draw in the middle of the bridge,
gpt
No, said Mr. George.
human
A draw will not answer, except in cases where there is only a moderate degree of passing over a bridge, so as to allow of an interruption for a little time without any great inconvenience. But this bridge, you see, is perfectly thronged all the time with continued streams of foot passengers and carriages. If a draw were to be opened in this bridge for only ten minutes, to allow a vessel to go through, there would be such a jam on both sides that it would take all day to disentangle it.
gpt
I don't see how the little steamers get through under the bridges, said Rollo.
human
The smoke-pipes are higher than the arches.
gpt
Yes, said Mr. George,