human
Hurt eny? he asked.
gpt
Didn't wing yer, or nuthin'?
human
No; the stove got the bullet. He shot through his pocket.
gpt
Whut's all the row about?
human
Oh, not much, Timmons; this is my affair, and Westcott lit his pipe with apparent indifference.
gpt
Lacy and I have got two mining claims tapping the same lead, that's all. There's been a bit o' feeling between us for some time. I reckon it's got to be fought out, now.
human
Then yer've really struck ore?
gpt
Yes.
human
And the young woman? Hes she got enything ter do with it?
gpt
Not a thing, Timmons; but I want to keep her out of the hands of that bunch. Give me a lamp and I'll go up-stairs and think this game out.