human
Why, how do you do? Charlie came out of cloudland with a start and turned to them cordially, while he hastily folded the letter.
gpt
Going down into the Cove? That's good. I was just up after the mail. How are things up your way, Warren?
human
Fine as silk.
gpt
That's good. Trail's a little narrow for three, isn't it? I'll ride ahead and open the gate.
human
They've got a new gate down here, said Billy Louise trivially.
gpt
I forgot that important bit of news.
human
Well, it is important--to us Covers, smiled Charlie, glancing back at them.
gpt
No more bars to be left down accidentally. This gate shuts itself, in case someone forgets.
human
And you haven't lost any more cattle, have you?
gpt
Not out of the Cove, at any rate. I--can't speak so positively as to the outside stock--of course.
human
You've missed some?