human
I was kind of wondering whether she wouldn't be stiffer with another log or two in that framing?
gpt
Of course! said Brooke, drily.
human
It's more restful than shovelling. Still, that's my affair, and you'll have to rustle more and wonder less. I'm going to leave you in charge here.
gpt
Then I guess the way that dam will grow will astonish you when you come back again. Where're you going to?
human
Well, he said,
gpt
A good way, as a rule, said Brooke, drily.
human
Especially when there is anything one can get very wet at to be done. Still, I shouldn't wonder if you were quite correct. I scarcely think I ever suspected I had it in myself.
gpt
A man is like a mine. You see the indications on the top, but you can't be sure whether there's gold at the bottom or dirt that won't pay for washing, until you set the drills going or put in the giant powder and shake everything up. Still, I can't quite figure how anything of that kind could have happened to you.
human
There is a good deal of gravel waiting down there, and only two men to heave it out,
gpt
Oh, yes, said Jimmy, tranquilly.
human
Still, it's a good while until it's dark, and I was thinking. Now, if you had the dollars you threw away over that ranch, and me for a partner, you'd make quite a smart contractor. While they're wanting flumes and bridges everywhere, it's a game one can pile up dollars at.
gpt
Confound the six thousand dollars, and you for reminding me of them! he said.
human
Get on with your shovelling.