human
I don't mind admitting that I heard a little, he said.
gpt
Those land-agency fellows have a good deal to account for. You're not exactly struck on Devine?
human
No, said Brooke, drily.
gpt
I have no particular cause to be. Still, that really does not concern everybody.
human
Beat him out of six thousand dollars!
gpt
He has done me out of a good many more, but one has to take his chances in this country. You are working at the Tomlinson mill?
human
No, said Brooke.
gpt
I was turned out to-day.
human
Got no notion where to strike next?
gpt
No.
human
I heard they were wanting survey packers up at the Johnston Lake in the bush, he said.
gpt
A Government man's starting to run the line through to the big range Thursday. If you took him this card up he might put you on.
human
I appreciate the kindness, but still, you see, you know nothing whatever about me,
gpt
I wouldn't worry. We're not particular in this country. Go up, and show him the card if you feel like it. I've been in a tight place myself once or twice, and we'll take it as an introduction. A good many people know me--you are Mr. Brooke?