human
No, not yet, he said, more to himself than the others.
gpt
It ain't possible, even for Dan.
human
You've been working yourself to death, she said gently.
gpt
Buck, you're hysterical. What have you to fear from Dan? Isn't he your friend? Hasn't he proved it a thousand times?
human
If he gets me, it's blood on your head, Kate. It was for you I done it.
gpt
No, no, Buck. For Dan's sake alone. Isn't that enough?
human
For _his_ sake? Buck threw back his head and laughed--a crazy laughter.
gpt
He could rot in hell for all of me. He could foller his wild geese around the world. Kate, it was for you!
human
Hush! she pleaded.
gpt
Buck, dear!
human
Do I care who knows it? Not I! I got an hour--half an hour to live; and while I live the whole damned world can know I love you, Kate, from your spurs to the blue of your eyes. For your sake I brung him, and for your sake I'll fight him, damn him, in spite----