human
I struck a fir that was full of resin knots when I was chopping props, he said.
gpt
It kind of struck me Miss Leger would have some use for them at the bakery, and I just took one or two along.
human
Of course, it's not exactly my business, but are you wise in encouraging that man to prowl about the shanty continually, Tom?
gpt
I'm not aware of having done it, but if it pleases him to come there why shouldn't he?
human
I suppose it doesn't occur to you that there is anything unusual in the fact that a man whose time is worth a good deal just now should spend several hours of it hacking pine knots out of trees and then scramble two miles with as much as a horse could carry on his back over an infamous trail?
gpt
You mean that he does not do it to please you or me?
human
Yes, said Ingleby.
gpt
That is it exactly. Of course, I know I'm taking an unwarranted liberty, but if I had felt that Hetty could have had any liking for him I should not have mentioned it to you. Still, don't you think it might be better if she didn't see so much of him?
human
So far, at least, she hasn't shown the smallest sign of recognizing the merits of the fortunate Tomlinson.
gpt
We are old friends, and you won't mind my saying that I'm very glad.
human
Well, said Leger, who glanced at him sharply,
gpt
I can't quite see why you should be. The man has an excellent character, and I like him. He has also, what some folks would consider of as much importance, a profitable mine.
human
Still, he isn't half good enough for her,
gpt
I fancy that is a point for Hetty to decide.