human
When you came in one would have fancied it was quite a long while since you were a boy,
gpt
Now and then I feel it is. Men who lead the life I do grow old rapidly, you see. We are, in fact, nurtured on the storm, but that is really no reason why we shouldn't occasionally like to rest in the sunshine.
human
It has been dark 'most an hour,
gpt
It is always sunshine where Hetty Leger is.
human
Well, said Hetty, with a little laugh,
gpt
Peg down a claim and earn my living virtuously. I have, you see, tried mining already. I like this end of the valley, and because you have made me one of the family I fancy I'll put up a shanty here. That brings on the question of provisions, and when I was clambering down the range I came upon two or three black-tail deer. I'm going back to get one as soon as the stiffness has worn off me. Will you or Leger come with me, Ingleby?
human
Walter will go,