human
You're going to the elevators with your grain? she said.
gpt
How is it you came by the Long Bluff?
human
I went round by Willow Gulch in the ravine.
gpt
Then you went to meet Kenwyne and Broadwood where the new trail is to cross? I've heard something about the matter.
human
I did. And I'm afraid I offended Colonel Mowbray.
gpt
So he has stopped the undertaking! I expected it.
human
No, said Harding, with a half-humorous air.
gpt
The trail will be made, though I won't be able to begin this season.
human
I'm sorry about this, she said;
gpt
I'm afraid I am meddlesome. But it's hard to leave things alone when you know they ought to be done.
human
That sounds egotistical. Are you never mistaken?
gpt
Often, but it's generally when I get to planning what I'd like to do.
human
I don't quite understand.
gpt
It would certainly be egotistical if I bored you with my crude ideas,
human
Never mind that. I want to know.
gpt
Well, he said,