human
I'll fall back and keep the boys together,
gpt
Alright, said Si.
human
Look out for little Pete.
gpt
Goodness, Sarjint, you're not going to travel in such a storm as this,
human
Certainly, Si called back.
gpt
Come on. We've got to reach that mill tonight, no matter what happens. You'd might as well be drowned marchin' as standin' still. 'Tain't rainin' no worse further ahead than here. Forward!
human
Close up, boys, said Shorty, taking little Pete's gun and the youngster's hand.
gpt
This's only a Spring shower. 'Tain't nothin' to what we had on the Tullyhomy Campaign. There the drops was as big as punkins, and come as thick as the grains on a ear o' corn. Close up, there; dodge the big drops, and go ahead.
human
Hold on to me tight! Hold on to me! clamored little Pete.
gpt
If you don't I'll be washed away and lost for sure.
human
Come along, Peter, my son,
gpt
I hain't never lost no children yit, and I hain't goin' to begin with you.