human
Hello, Charley! he cried.
gpt
What's the good word, boy?
human
Hello, Mr. Grylls, returned Charley with a demure grin, that was highly creditable to his powers of dissimulation.
gpt
Where did you drop from?
human
Oh, I got a sudden call up to the Settlement, he said, in a tone meant to reach Garth's ears.
gpt
Got a big deal on to sell out my posts on the Spirit. I overtook you folks last night; and sent my canoe back. Thought I might as well save money. Have a cigar?
human
Thanks,
gpt
You're all right, kid! cried Nick, clapping him on the back.
human
I tell you I'm blame glad to have a white man to talk to on the way up --this with a side glance at Garth.
gpt
What are you doing away from home at this season?
human
Grub running low, said Charley readily.
gpt
Had to go to the Settlement for a fresh supply.
human
Well you go to Jonesy of the French outfit, bellowed Nick;