human
May the Almighty Father watch over and protect him,
gpt
And bring him back to us alive and well,
human
I wish that I could have gone in his place! were the words that forced themselves with a groan from the lips of Joshua Peniman.
gpt
But I dared not go—in justice to you and the children. I could not leave you here without my protection. But we could not abandon that poor child without making every effort to save her, so Joe had to go. But he is only a lad—it is a long, long trail—a wild and desperate mission——
human
But we, nor he, could not have done otherwise, dear. Hannah Peniman’s eyes were dry, her tone steady.
gpt
It was a duty that was laid upon us. God will watch over him. He will permit no harm to come to our boy in the discharge of this sacred duty.
human
Thee is ever my inspiration and comfort, Hannah, he said with quivering voice.
gpt
Thy vision is ever more clear than mine, thy faith more fast and true.
human
Hark! she cried in a startled whisper,