human
You've got the winning cards, my girl, if I don't miss my guess. It's all in the playing now. I've had one eye on you all along, Joyce. I've seen, like any kind father might, that there ain't a young feller between here and Hillcrest but would be glad to have you. But like a rap on the _shut_ eye it has just been sprung on me that Myst. has had his mind on you as well!
gpt
It's always the way. Them most concerned gits wind of scandal last. Even the brats have caught on before me. But once your father has both eyes open, folks better watch out.
human
Who do you mean by Myst.?
gpt
Gaston, to be sure! I've got a wit of my own, Joyce. Myst.--short for Mystery. That's what Gaston is. No one knows a damned thing about him.
human
Well, that's to his credit, anyway.
gpt
Oh! I ain't the one to object to you keeping your mouth shut, he returned.
human
Jammed logs --the phrase stuck in his mind--
gpt
What kind of business?
human
Honourable--or otherwise?