human
We've got to have a new bridge here some day, said Mr. Endicott.
gpt
I am willing to bear my share of the expense, but Merwell won't put up a cent. He doesn't go in for improvements.
human
He seems to like good horseflesh,
gpt
That was one of his best mounts. His horses aren't half as good as those we have; eh, Todd?
human
No better bosses in these parts than those at the Star,
gpt
I have been giving our horses my especial care for three years, explained the railroad president.
human
It has become a hobby with me, and some day I may turn the ranch into something of a stock farm for raising certain breeds of horses and ponies. While you are here you'll not suffer for the want of a mount.
gpt
I'd like to see you break in some of the horses,
human
Well, you'll have the chance.
gpt
Maybe you'd like to break in a bronco yourself,
human
And get sent skyhigh! returned the senator's son.
gpt
No, thank you, not until I've learned the business.
human
A bronco is all right if you understand him, remarked Sid Todd.
gpt
But if you don't, you'd better monkey with the business end of a gun,--it's just as healthy.