human
Then she don't know what her lover is yet?
gpt
No.
human
Are _you_ certain it's one of the gang?
gpt
Can't say _for sure_. It mout be a young chap from Yolo who bucked agin the tiger [1] at Sacramento, got regularly cleaned out and busted, and joined the gang for a flier. They say thar was a new hand in that job over at Keeley's--and a mighty game one, too--and ez there was some buckshot onloaded that trip, he might hev got his share, and that would tally with what the girl said about his arm. See! Ef that's the man, I've heered he was the son of some big preacher in the States, and a college sharp to boot, who ran wild in 'Frisco, and played himself for all he was worth. They're the wust kind to kick when they once get a foot over the traces. For stiddy, comf'ble kempany, added Bill reflectively,
human
But what are you going to do about this?
gpt
That depends upon the feller who comes to meet her.
human
But you aint going to try to take him? That would be playing it pretty low down on them both.
gpt
Keep your hair on, Jimmy! The Judge and me are only going to rastle with the sperrit of that gay young galoot, when he drops down for his girl--and exhort him pow'ful! Ef he allows he's convicted of sin and will find the Lord, we'll marry him and the gal offhand at the next station, and the Judge will officiate himself for nothin'. We're goin' to have this yer elopement done on the square--and our waybill clean--you bet!
human
But you don't suppose he'll trust himself in your hands?
gpt
Polly will signal to him that it's all square.
human
Ah!