human
What're you goin' to do?
gpt
I'm goin' to give you a lesson on the evils of gamblin', Pete, especially when you don't know how.
human
But I did know how, persisted Pete.
gpt
I beat them fellers twice, and could beat them every time. I could see quicker'n they could move their hands.
human
You little fool, you knowed about as much about them cards as they know of ice-water in the place where Jeff Davis is goin'. Pete, I'm goin' to be a second father to you.
gpt
Dod dum you, who asked you to be a daddy to me? I've had one already. When I want another, I'll pick one out to suit myself,
human
Pete, said Shorty solemnly as he finished trimming the switch, and replaced the knife in his pocket,