human
Water's riz another foot since sundown, and I guess there's lakes of it ready to come down yonder, said the miner, who stretched out a wet hand, and pointed towards the dripping canvas above him, though Brooke surmised that he intended to indicate the range.
gpt
So far as I could make out, there's quite a forest of smashed-up logs sailing along to pile up in the jam.
human
Then I'm afraid there are only two courses open to us, he said.
gpt
We can wait until the jam breaks up, when there'll be water enough to fill the Dayspring up and wash the plant above ground right down into the cañon, or we must try to cut it now.
human
And turn the lake loose on us with the trench 'bout half big enough to take it away?
gpt
Yes, said Brooke, grimly.
human
You have a six-foot dam thrown up. I'm not sure it will stand, but it's a good deal less likely to do it when the lake is twice as big.
gpt
The boss is right, he said.
human
You can't stop to look for the nicest way out when you're in a blame tight place. No, sir, you've got to take the quickest one. When do you figure on starting on the jam, Mr. Brooke?
gpt
Now.
human
It can't be done in the dark, he said.
gpt
I guess nobody could find the king log that's keying up the jam, and though the boys aren't nervous, I'm not sure you'd get one of them to crawl down that gulley and over the live logs until it's light. They couldn't see to do anything with the axe anyway.
human
Since they will not be asked to do it, that does not count. I purposed trying giant-powder, and going myself; that is, unless Jimmy feels anxious to come along with me.
gpt
I don't, said Jimmy, with decision in his tone.
human
If it was anybody else, watching him would be quite good enough for me. Still, as it isn't, I guess I'll have to see you through.
gpt
Thanks! said Brooke.
human
You can let them know what to expect at the mine, Cropper. I'll want you to put the detonators on the fuses with me, Jimmy.