human
That strange man--the one who fell and hurt himself at the cabin when you found the kidnapped boy--wants to see you, Mr. Bardeen.
gpt
Wants to see me?
human
Yes. It seems he is much better now, and is in his right mind.
gpt
Was he out of his mind before?
human
Yes, he was most of the time, though not always. He's a soldier, it seems, or was. He fought in the big war and was hurt or gassed, or something, and lost his mind. He really doesn't know what happened to him, except that he ran away from different hospitals, got to this country somehow, and has been wandering around ever since, living as best he could. But he's all right now. The doctor said that fall he had did something to his head and gave him back his right senses, so he's all right now, and he's asking for you.
gpt
What's his name, and why does he want to see me?
human
He says he wants to explain that he didn't try to kidnap the little boy, the constable went on.
gpt
And he didn't steal the dog, either. The dog came to the cabin, made friends with him, and the man kept him. Though maybe the dog would have gone to you if he hadn't been tied up. But the man's very anxious to see you and explain all this. I said I'd go get you. I went out to your cabin, and a lady there said you'd come here to the station, so I hurried back, and here I am. Could you come and see that man for a few minutes?
human
Why, I suppose I could, yes, answered Uncle Toby.
gpt
But who is he, anyhow? You say he was a soldier in the big war?
human
Yes. And he says his name is Frank Benton. He--
gpt
Frank Benton! she exclaimed.
human
Why, that was my husband's name! My husband fought in the war! We thought he was killed, but we never could be sure of it, as no record was found. Oh, if this should be your missing father, children!
gpt
We'll soon find out!
human
To the doctor's! First house around that corner,