human
What about Peter? she asked.
gpt
Isn't he here?
human
No, and he ain't been since an hour or so after you left. He saddled up and rode off down the river--to the reservation, I reckon.
gpt
Then the chores aren't done, I suppose. Billy Louise went over and took a lantern down from its nail, turning up the wick so that she could light it with the candle.
human
Go up to the fire and thaw out, she invited the man.
gpt
We'll have supper in a few minutes.
human
You go to the fire yourself, he said.
gpt
I'll do what's necessary outside.
human
Why-y-- Billy Louise, her fingers still clinging to the lantern, looked up at him. He was staring down at her with that intent look she had objected to on the trail, but she saw his mouth, and the little smile that hid just back of his lips. She smiled back without knowing it.
gpt
I'll have to go along, anyway. There are cows to milk and you couldn't very well find the cow-stable alone.
human
Think not?