human
Hold on to him just a moment, he cried, and two men did as he directed.
gpt
I merely want to point out that our friend has supplied the explanation of the trouble--he said he was sick the next morning. Well, as my internal cure is a powerful one, there are instructions on every bottle to take a tablespoonful every six hours, which would have carried him on for several days. It's clear that he felt better after one dose, which encouraged him to take the lot for the next one.
human
He has probably hit it, commented Farquhar.
gpt
They do it now and then.
human
Now, continued Thorne to the men below,
gpt
You'll get down sure, bawled Custer.
human
If you're not out when I'm ready, I'll pitch you.
gpt
I've no doubt Sergeant had the thing fixed beforehand, but I'm inclined to fancy that Custer will be sorry before he's through. Anyway, we'll get on.
human
Was it a very great self-denial, Harry?
gpt
Since you ask the question, I'm afraid it was,
human
Then I won't mind very much if you get down and see that they don't impose on Mavy--I mean too many of them. I don't want him to get hurt if it can be prevented.
gpt
It's hardly probable. The boys like Mavy, but, as Sergeant has one or two toughs among the crowd, I'll go along.
human
One mustn't expect too much, she said.
gpt
After all, if he comes home with a swollen face it will be in a good cause.