human
Yes, I did say that, but didn't I go to your house, and tell you what to say to Gabriel?
gpt
Did you think I was going to swallow the joke that you and that Claiborne girl hatched up between you? Do you reckon I'm fool enough to tell Gabriel that you'll die if he don't come home soon?
human
You didn't tell him, then?
gpt
No, I didn't, replied Cephas.
human
I would cut off one of my fingers before I'd let him know that there were people here at home making fun of him.
gpt
I'm glad you didn't tell him, she said finally. Then she laughed, saying,
human
Cephas, I really did think you had a little sense.
gpt
I have sense enough not to hurt the feelings of them that like me,