human
I want Will Johnson, she said, with her customary directness.
gpt
Stephen, I've come up to fetch him. He's one of your men. Tell me where I can find him.
human
What do you want with him at this time of night?
gpt
I don't want him for myself, she answered mischievously.
human
His wife has sent me up to find him; she thinks she is dying, and wants to see him to-night. Where can I find him?
gpt
His cabin is a little higher up the gulch, but you mustn't go there; I will go after him,
human
I don't know, replied Katrine;
gpt
I'd better ride up there and then take him on home with me, hadn't I?
human
Ride back again to-night! exclaimed Stephen.
gpt
What madness! It was bad enough to make the ride once. She mustn't think of it, must she, Talbot?
human
Certainly not, I should say, returned Talbot, in his quiet but final way.
gpt
I will ride up to Johnson's place and send him down home, and you can make Katrine comfortable here.
human
Why, what an idea! she said, with a flush on her pale cheeks.
gpt
I only came to you to find Will. Of course I can't stay here all night.
human
Your mission will be accomplished, won't it, if Will goes to his wife? returned Talbot quietly.
gpt
There is no need to risk your life again. There is no good in it; besides, it will save time if you let Will have the pony at once to take him back. You can have one of ours in the morning.