human
Yes, he agreed.
gpt
On the face of it, the North is fickle; though to those who know it that's a misleading term. To some of us it's always the same, and its dark grimness makes one feel the radiance of its smile. For all that, I think we're going to see a sudden change in the weather.
human
I wonder if Mopsy is leading Mr. Carroll into any mischief? They have been gone some time, said Evelyn.
gpt
She has a trick of getting herself and other people into difficulties. I suppose he is an old friend of yours, as you brought him over; unless, perhaps, he's acting as your secretary.
human
If he came in any particular capacity, it's as bear-leader. You see, there are a good many things I've forgotten in the bush, and, as I left this country young, there are no doubt some that I never learned.
gpt
And so you make Mr. Carroll your confidential adviser. How did he gain the necessary experience?
human
That is more than I can tell you; but I'm inclined to believe he has been at one of the universities--Toronto, most likely. Anyhow, on the whole he acts as a judicious restraint.
gpt
But don't you really know anything about him?
human
Only what some years of close companionship have taught me, though I think that's enough. For the rest, I took him on trust.
gpt
A good many people have had to take me in that way, and they seemed willing to do so--the thing's not uncommon in the West. Why should I be more particular than they were?