human
You let that boy alone,
gpt
I don't like this, but it's in deference to your customs. I don't call names, and I allow nobody to call me names; and if I have another fight, Reynolds was listening now,
human
Well, Mister Man from Kentucky, said Abe,
gpt
I'd a damn sight ruther you'd use a club on me than them fists; but there's others of us who don't call names, and ain't called names; and some of us ain't easy skeered, neither.
human
I wasn't threatening, said Crittenden, quickly,
gpt
I got a drink waitin' fer you,
human
Git up an' shake hands, Jim, said Abe, sternly, to Crittenden's opponent,
gpt
You gimme a damn good lickin,' he said to Crittenden.
human
Shake!
gpt
Boys, he said to the others,
human
I'm sorry fer ye. I ain't got but four drinks--and-- the old Sergeant was approaching;
gpt
The 'Governor' told me, he said,
human
It was disgusting, but I didn't see any other way out of it.
gpt
Are you sure you can get me into the army at any time?
human
Easy--as a private.
gpt
What regiment?
human
Rough Riders or Regulars.
gpt
All right, then, I'll go to Kentucky for you.
human
No, old man. I was selfish enough to think it, but I'm not selfish enough to do it. I won't have it.
gpt
But I want to go back. If I can get in at the last moment I should go back anyhow to-night.
human
Really?
gpt
Really. Just see that you let me know in time.
human
I'll do that.