human
We have heard some of your adventures which you seemed determined to keep to yourself. I think it was very mean of you, and so does mamma. Oh, Dick, why--why did you never tell us about the bush-ranger?
gpt
Has he told you that? Dick asked quickly.
human
Jack, old chap --rather reproachfully--
gpt
Nonsense, my dear fellow!
human
No, it's a fact. I never cared to talk about it, I felt it so strongly.
gpt
Too strongly, said Flint;
human
I said so at the time.
gpt
Since he has told you, it doesn't matter. I can only say it nearly drove me out of my mind; it was the bitterest hour of my life!
human
I can understand your feeling, dear Dick, she murmured;
gpt
Thank Sundown,
human
Oh, yes! cried Fanny.
gpt
Noble fellow! Poor, wicked, generous man! I didn't think such robbers existed; I thought they went out with wigs and patches, a hundred years ago.
human
So they did, muttered Flint.
gpt
They're extinct as the dodo. I never could make this one out--a deep dog.
human
Oh, sir, exclaimed Mrs. Edmonstone,
gpt
Yes, said Dick, gravely,