human
Why, Mr. Todd, is that you!
gpt
It sure is me, Miss Porter, answered the cowboy, coming to a halt with a broad grin on his weatherbeaten face.
human
Must be you are on your way to the ranch,
gpt
We are, answered Laura.
human
I am glad to see you. She held out her hand, which the cowboy took very gingerly, removing his sombrero at the same time.
gpt
This is my friend, Miss Wadsworth, and this is my brother, Dave, and his two school friends, Mr. Morr and Mr. Lawrence. This is Mr. Sidney Todd, Mr. Endicott's head man,
human
Just Sid Todd, miss, that's good enough for me, said the cowboy, as the others shook hands with him, one after the other.
gpt
I ain't used to no handle, I ain't. The boss thought you might be on this train, but he wasn't sure when I left. He told me to keep an eye open for you, though. I hope you had a nice trip.
human
We have had a lovely trip, Mr.--Todd,
gpt
I've heard of you, said Dave to the cowboy.
human
My sister told me how you taught her to ride and do a lot of things. I hope you'll take me and my chums in hand, too, when we get settled at Star Ranch.
gpt
Ride, don't you?
human
Oh, yes, but not in the fashion that cowboys can,