human
Say, I'll dig some more bait, and then we'll go fishing; shall we?
gpt
I--dunno as I better-- Jase's hand hovered aimlessly over the potato pile.
human
I got quite a lot sprouted, though--and mebby--
gpt
I'll lock you in till I get the bait dug, suggested Billy Louise craftily.
human
And you work fast; and then I'll let you out, and we'll lock the door agin, so Marthy'll think you're in there yet.
gpt
You're sure smart to think up things, Jase admired, smiling loose-lipped behind his scraggly beard, that was fading with the years.
human
I dunno but what it'd serve Marthy right. She ain't got no call to lock the door on me. She hates like sin t' see me with a fish-pole in m' hand--but she's always et her share uh the messes I ketch. She ain't a reasonable woman, Marthy ain't. You git the bait. I'll show Marthy who's boss in this Cove!