human
Is it--is it a wolf?
gpt
No sir-ee, cried Phil, excitedly.
human
It's a dog, a sure enough dog, and, if I am not much mistaken, it's old Trouble.
gpt
Trouble, Trouble! Hyar! Hyar!
human
Oh, Trouble, Trouble, you blessed old dear!
gpt
Listen! Look! cried Phil. There was a faint call in the distance, then the twinkle of a light seen through the naked trees. Phil's mountain call was answered and the lights came nearer and nearer. Trouble dashed toward them barking, yelping. The owl was silent, though they heard the soft rush of wings overhead. The cry of the wildcat sounded faint and far, but close at hand came a glad
human
Hallo! followed by the call of
gpt
Phil, Phil, are you safe, boy?