human
Now, Watty, said he, putting the eighty francs which he had received into a drawer,
gpt
We have got plenty of money, father, replied Watty.
human
There is the hundred francs that Mr. Seymour gave me lying useless in the desk, and I insist upon your taking the half of it at least, to replenish the byre. But, added he, with a sigh,
gpt
In what way, Watty?
human
Well, I might go down to the inn every day, and offer my services to the visitors as a guide. I know all the roads, and can show the people the way to the Blue Grotto, or conduct them to the peaks of the Wellhorn and Engelhorn; and as the landlord is always so friendly, I'm sure he would recommend me.
gpt
Not a bad idea, replied Hirzel.
human
To be sure, it is only for the summer; but as there are always a good many travellers, you might be able to save enough to carry you through the winter. Turn guide, then, Watty, he added, after a little more consideration,