human
Oh, Deck! Why I--I didn't know you were coming here! she stammered, with a blush.
gpt
Are you home on a furlough?
human
Yes--fortunately, Kate, he answered, remembering that they had kissed before, yet hardly daring to do so now--since, to him at least, his intentions were becoming serious.
gpt
I--I trust they haven't harmed you and Margie any? Where are the ruffians? Have the whole company arrived yet?
human
Why, Deck, what are you talking about? I know nothing of any ruffians.
gpt
You don't know? he queried slowly.
human
Then what does this mean? Levi Bedford received it less than three hours ago.
gpt
I don't know what it means, she said.
human
I don't believe Margie ever wrote it. Come in, she is in the sitting room, writing a letter to brother Tom.