human
I was not aware of the relationship,
gpt
Lor', that's funny.
human
You don't live in town?
gpt
I reckon not. So you don't remember me, August?
human
I can't say that I do.
gpt
You've certainly heard your ma speak of Hiram Shanks, the man that married her youngest sister, Lucretia?
human
Well, it beats all, grunted Mr. Shanks.
gpt
I thought you must have heard of me. Since my wife died I've kinder gone to rack and ruin. I ain't the man I used to be in my young days, oh no!
human
I should judge not.
gpt
Call your ma, August. I know she'll recognize the man that married her sister Lucretia.
human
Mother isn't at home.
gpt
Bad again. When will she return?
human
Not soon.
gpt
Visitin'?
human
Yes.
gpt
Would you mind lettin' me stop over night with ye? Hotel bills is powerful large, and for the sake of relationship, I think you will let me bunk one night. My team won't eat much, and as for me, a crust of bread and cup o' tea will set the inner man in good shape.
human
I am sorry, but--
gpt
Oh, no 'pologies. Of course, if you can't keep me it's all right. I'm no beggar.