human
I am surprised that Merriwell should agree to take a hand in this, whispered Harry.
gpt
He is a queer chap--has scruples about doing certain things. I thought he would object to hooking out a turk.
human
Oh, such a thing as this isn't really stealing, protested Robinson.
gpt
It is different.
human
In our minds, but not in the mind of Farmer Baldwin, by a long shot. If we're caught it will be called stealing.
gpt
Oh, well, a fellow who won't do anything like this is too good for this world. He's got wings sprouting.
human
You know well enough that Merriwell is no softie, returned Harry, rather warmly.
gpt
He's proved that. Any man has a right to his ideas, and if he thinks a thing wrong he's justified in refusing to have anything to do with it.
human
Perhaps so; but Merriwell is right on the limit now.
gpt
How?
human
He will not drink, he does not smoke, and I never have heard him cuss.
gpt
Does it make a fellow a man to drink and smoke and swear? I tell you you'll go a long distance before you find a fellow who is any more of a man than Frank Merriwell. I was dead lucky when I got him for a roommate.
human
You're stuck on him. I say he is all right, but he is on the limit. I believe the fellows would like him better if he would break over once in a while.
gpt
I doubt it. But it is awful still around here. I wonder where that dog can be? It would be a surprise if the fellows got away with the turks without making any noise at--
human
My stars! gasped Harry.
gpt
There's trouble, sure enough!
human
I should remark! palpitated Robinson.
gpt
I'll bet a dollar one of the fellows is full of shot!
human
And somebody is in danger of being full of teeth directly. Come, this is our time to create a diversion.