human
You look skeert!
gpt
I was startled. You know I see nobody here!
human
Thet's so. But look yar, do you ever use a doctor?
gpt
Why?
human
Cause you must rise up and get one now--thet's why. This yer baby of ours is sick. We don't use a doctor at our house, we don't beleeve in 'em, hain't no call for 'em--but this yer baby's parents mebbee did. So rise up out o' that cheer and get one.
gpt
I shouldn't hev troubled ye, nor ridden three mile to do it, if ther hed been any one else to send. But Dad's over at Eureka, buying logs, and I'm alone. Hello--wher yer goin'?
human
For a doctor,
gpt
Did ye kalkilate to walk six miles and back?
human
Certainly--I have no horse.
gpt
But I have, and you'll find her tethered outside. She ain't much to look at, but when you strike the trail she'll go.
human
But YOU--how will YOU return?
gpt
Well, said Miss Robinson, drawing her chair to the fire, taking off her hat and shawl, and warming her knees by the blaze,
human
I didn't reckon to return. You'll find me here when you come back with the doctor. Go! Skedaddle quick!