human
That's mighty good to see!
gpt
Had any trouble?
human
No; and the foot's feeling better. The rest has done it good. I've been pretty comfortable since you left, though the wolves got so friendly last night that I thought I'd better shift my camp a bit to-night. I didn't allow you could get back before to-morrow, and I knew I'd hear you shout if you did. I left the other fire burning as a beacon.
gpt
It's a wonderful relief!
human
Guess you didn't sleep well, but we'll get a good rest to-night, now there are three of us. A timber wolf is a cussed mean brute. Government ought to supply the bush settlers with free arsenic.
gpt
We struck it, partner! Guess your lode's right there, but we couldn't do enough prospecting to tell you what it's worth.
human
That is my misfortune and Mappin's fault. But you must have your supper, and then we'll talk.
gpt
Allinson allowed we'd be back to-night, and he hustled me along pretty lively for a tenderfoot.