human
Well?
gpt
I stopped for a bit of information,
human
What is it you wish to know?
gpt
I am a bit mixed on the roads. There is a split about an eighth of a mile above here, and I would like to know if this is the regular road, or if the other road is.
human
You're a Yankee officer, I take it.
gpt
I am, madam.
human
What company do you belong to?
gpt
I am captain of the fourth company of the Riverlawn Cavalry, of Kentucky.
human
The Riverlawns! came in something like a gasp.
gpt
Well, I never! Dick! Dick!
human
Well, Martha, what? growled the colonel, from an inner room.
gpt
Send him about his business.
human
He belongs to the Riverlawns, Dick,--that cavalry--
gpt
Hush, Martha. There was the stumping of a wooden leg, and Colonel Bradner appeared.
human
So you belong to the Riverlawns, Captain? Come in, I would like to talk to you.
gpt
I haven't much time to talk, sir, answered Artie.
human
I must be on my way. If you will tell me about the roads--
gpt
In a minute, Captain, in a minute. But I would like a little information myself--about the Riverlawns.
human
Yes, we want to know all about them, put in Mrs. Bradner.
gpt
My brother--
human
Martha, do let me do the talking, interrupted the colonel, with a significant look behind Artie's back which the captain failed to catch.
gpt
Walk into the sitting room, where there is a small fire. I can't go without some fire on a damp day, even in June. The rheumatism is too bad in my poor stumps. Come in.