human
I suppose you girls will all be on the _qui vive_ this evening?
gpt
Yes, it is awfully nice of the captain, isn't it?
human
Oh, I do not think the captain had as much to do with the invitation as had the Inspector General of the Quarantine. Of course we have a clean bill for the ship or no one would have been allowed to step on board tonight; but at the same time your friends must have had a good hard time to get the invitation from the authorities. Only a New Yorker who understands the ropes, could have managed the matter so quickly.
gpt
Oh yes! He is a wonder--we think!
human
Well, from what I've seen of Miss Polly, only a 'wonder' would cause her to notice him at all!
gpt
Polly could have so _many_ admirers, but she never looks at a man. Perhaps that is why all you males sigh so broken-heartedly at her heels.
human
Maybe! But this 'Tom' seems to feel assured of a 'look' from her.