human
I think you are about right, Ham, replied Holt,
gpt
That's a shrewd guess, Frank, declared Mr. Conroyal.
human
Now, and his face brightened,
gpt
Yes, a little, answered Dickson, quickly coming forward.
human
I spent about two weeks last fall prospecting in the mountains around it. What would you like to know?
gpt
Can we go to one side of Humbug Canyon and hit the trail to the Cave of Gold again beyond? inquired Conroyal eagerly.
human
If there has been anybody stationed in Humbug Canyon to look out for us, we would like to fool them by not passing through it at all.
gpt
I think we might do it by working around through Owl Gulch about five miles to the east of Humbug Canyon, Dickson answered thoughtfully:
human
Shall we risk it?
gpt
I think the idea a good one, declared Mr. Randolph,
human
My sentiments tew a ha'r, agreed Ham emphatically.
gpt
Let's hit for Owl Gulch. 'Twould be worth goin' a hundred miles out of th' way tew shake them skunks.
human
All right, and Mr. Conroyal turned to Dickson.
gpt
You are the guide from now on, Dick, so step to the front and we will follow.