human
No news of the young lady, said the clerk in charge, who had been interviewed before.
gpt
I am quite certain she started for the boomers' camp on horseback.
human
Might as well go back, he said to Dick, then as he saw the boy start he continued:
gpt
What's up? Do yer see anything of her?
human
No, Rasco. But look at that man, the fellow sitting down by the corner table in the reading room, he with the brown hat.
gpt
I see him. What of him?
human
He's from New York--a fellow who used to come sneaking around father's office, trying to gather information about mining shares.
gpt
Gee shoo, Dick! Yer don't mean it! Jack Rasco was all attention instantly.
human
Maybe he's the rascal as knocked yer dad over?
gpt
Perhaps. If I--There is a man joining him.
human
I've seen thet chap afore. 'Pears ter me he works fer the government.
gpt
Do you know his name?
human
No. Wot's the other fellow's handle?
gpt
Dike Powell. He is known as a Wall street sharper. I wish I could hear what the two have to say to each other. Yet I don't want Dike Powell to see me.
human
It's easy enough, lad. Thar's a window close to the table, an' it's open. We'll walk out on the veranda, and get under the opening. Come.