human
Good morning, sir!
gpt
Good morning, Ericson! said he.
human
You take your proper place, I notice. But what is the meaning of this lateness? What excuse have you this time?
gpt
I was down at the shore side catching sillocks, I boldly answered,
human
How many did you catch, Hal?
gpt
Just two dozen,
human
Yes, Ericson, said he sternly,
gpt
I'm very sorry, sir, I said;
human
See that you do not. I will excuse you this time, but only because you were at the fishing. Then he added more kindly,
gpt
I have myself lost count of time in the same way. And now let me hear your Latin lesson.