human
How is Nelatu? he at length asked.
gpt
Will he be strong enough to travel to-morrow?
human
Not quite, said Carrol, pausing in the chorus part of his ditty;
gpt
What was it that vexed my father, Cris?
human
Well, I don't know 'cept he's took somethin' that's disagreed with him. He _do_ seem riled considerable.
gpt
But, Cris, are you really off to-morrow?
human
By sunrise,
gpt
Which way are you going?
human
I don't know for sure whether it'll be along the bay, or across the big swamp. The deer are gettin' scarce near the settlement, and I have to go further to find 'em. That's all along of civilisation.
gpt
If you go by the swamp you might do me a service,
human
Might I? Then, after a thoughtful pause, the back woodsman continued--
gpt
Well, you see, Warren, it won't be by the swamp. I've made my mind up now, and I'm goin' along the bay.
human
All right; no matter.