human
What did you do to Tad?
gpt
I paddled his hinder for him, hard as I wanted to lay it on!
human
If you hadn't, Joe Tower, I'd have paddled yours! The idea! Shooting at that poor, besotted Indian!
gpt
You're not mad at me!
human
I would be, if you hadn't done a father's duty!
gpt
Did Tad tell you?
human
Tad hasn't been near the house. Barbara told me. She wilted into his arms.
gpt
Oh, Joe, do you suppose--?