human
I don't know whether we have done the wise thing or not,
gpt
I'll go you a new sombrero that Chunky gets mixed up in some sort of a mess before he gets back to this camp,
human
He is in good hands,
gpt
I guess he will be all right, decided Tad.
human
The guide has nothing else to do except to look after Stacy until they get to town. He surely will not get into mischief there.
gpt
Not get into mischief there? jeered Ned.
human
I should like to see the place in which Stacy Brown couldn't get into trouble.
gpt
I am quite sure that Stacy will be careful,
human
If you fellows will lend a hand we will try to put this camp to rights, said Tad.
gpt
It looks as if it had been struck by a Kansas cyclone, except that the trees are all standing in this locality.
human
I agree with you. Where shall we begin?
gpt
You get the tent belongings back in place and I will gather up what is left of the provisions. This is a fine mess of porridge.
human
It wouldn't be so bad if we had some porridge,
gpt
There is another thing to be taken into consideration, reminded Tad, pausing in his work.
human
We must not leave the camp unguarded again. We must also keep watch during the night. Those bears may come back. They appear to like our grub.
gpt
You think they may come back with some of their friends?
human
I wouldn't be surprised if they did, answered Tad with a smile.
gpt
But they will get a hot reception if they do. I can promise them that much.
human
I hope they come back, then, laughed Ned.
gpt
Some nice bear steak would not go so badly just now, in the present state of our pantry and pork barrel.
human
That's so, agreed Tad.
gpt
One steak would be enough. We don't need quite as many bears as visited us the first time.