human
How are you getting to work?
gpt
I reckoned that if we could put a shot in yonder we might cut out stone enough to clear the butts of the larger logs that are keying up the jam.
human
You're wasting time--starting at the wrong place.
gpt
It's possible; but what am I to do? I'd rather split that boulder or chop down to the king log there--but the boys can't get across.
human
Have they tried? Vane demanded.
gpt
I will, if it's necessary.
human
I want to point out that you're the boss director of this company. I don't know what you're making out of it; but you can hire men to do that kind of work for three dollars a day.
gpt
We'll let the boys try it, if they're willing.
human
Are any of you open to earn twenty dollars? I'll pay that to the man who'll put a stick of giant-powder in yonder boulder, and another twenty to any one who can find the king log and chop it through.