human
Just figured something, Jim.
gpt
Yeah?
human
The Trail isn't too soft and my animals are in good shape. They won't need much eating for a while, and in another week the grass will be tall.
gpt
Yep. That's right.
human
So we're leaving tomorrow.
gpt
Wait a mite an' there'll be a wagon train through that you can jine up with.
human
We came this far alone. We can go the rest of the way.
gpt
Reckon you can. Sort of don't like to see you an' your missus an' all them kids light a shuck from here, though. The place has been right sociable all winter long.
human
Since when did you have to have things sociable?
gpt
Must be gettin' old, Snedeker confessed.
human
You know Ellis ain't lettin' that girl child of your'n outen his sight? He'll go with you.