human
This is certainly rough on Kate, observed Artie, as he advanced to his cousin's side.
gpt
We ought to have Captain Gadbury with us--for Margie's sake.
human
If only those ruffians don't attempt to carry Margie and Kate off, half groaned the major, biting the lip upon which a faint mustache was beginning to show.
gpt
I suppose the major would be at Lyndhall, only father didn't think it wise to let so many officers off at one time. Levi, what did the negro who delivered the note have to say?
human
Nothing.
gpt
Not a word?
human
Absolutely not a word--and for the best reason in the world: he was deaf and dumb, and the overseer smiled broadly.
gpt
I tried to question him, but he only shook his head and pointed to his tongue.
human
Humph! I didn't know there was a deaf and dumb negro around Lyndhall, mused Deck.
gpt
Forward, boys, we mustn't lag!
human
We's comin', Mars'r, jest as fast as we kin come! answered the servant called General, who was the
gpt
of the occasion.
human
Come, don't yo' go fo' to drap behind, Clinker!
gpt
Ain't drappin' behind, growled Clinker.
human
I'll git to Lyndhall afore yo' do, yo' don't look out,