human
What's the matter?
gpt
I thought you were going to be killed, that's all, said he,
human
Why, you little duffer, you're as white as a ghost! I exclaimed.
gpt
If the stone had slipped I should have jumped back. The path isn't really so narrow. It only gives that effect because it's steep, and hangs over the edge of a precipice. Still, many thanks for your solicitude.
human
I believe, after all, I'll have to rest for a minute, the Boy said apologetically.
gpt
I feel--a little queer. You needn't wait. I'm sorry you should see me like this. You'll think that there's nothing to choose between me and a girl. But I'm not always a coward.
human
I know that well enough, I assured him.
gpt
You're not a coward now. But come on. You shall rest when the path widens, where the others are stopping.