human
I'm thinking it might have been better if ye had no troubled Jessy,
gpt
I'm sorry I can't agree with you, Carroll retorted.
human
The difference between this evening and noon to-morrow is a big consideration.
gpt
Weel, replied Nairn resignedly;
human
I can no deny the thing, if ye look at it like that.
gpt
We will no be disturbed for two or three minutes, she said.
human
Ye answered Alic like a Scotsman before supper and put him off the track, though that's no so easy done.
gpt
You're too complimentary, he declared.
human
The genuine Caledonian caution can't be acquired by outsiders; it's a gift.
gpt
I'll no practise it now, returned the lady.
human
Ye're no so proud of yourself for nothing. What have ye been after?
gpt
Since you ask the question, I may say this--If Miss Chisholm has two lady visitors during the next few days, you might make sure that she sees them.
human
What are their names?
gpt
Miss Celia Hartley, the daughter of the prospector who sent Vane off to look for the timber, and Miss Kitty Blake, who, as you have probably heard, once came down the west coast with him, in company with an elder lady and myself.
human
Now, she ejaculated,
gpt
I understand. I did no think it of ye. Ye're no far from a genius!
human
Thanks. I believe I succeeded better than I could have expected, and perhaps than I deserved.
gpt
There's one of the _Atlin_ deck-hands below, he announced.
human
He's come on here from Horsfield's to say that the boat's ready with a full head of steam up, and the packers ye hired are waiting on the wharf.
gpt
Tell him I'll be down almost as soon as he is. You'll have to excuse me.