human
No, I don't. How could they go off, unless they were fired, from a gun or otherwise?
gpt
A rat might have gnawed them,
human
Those cartridges wouldn't cause such a wreckage as this, said Snap firmly. His senses were now coming back to him.
gpt
Well, I never!
human
What's up now?
gpt
I just thought of something.
human
What is it?
gpt
When I left Shep's house I walked in this direction, because I was worried for fear somebody might steal our traps. As I walked along I saw two persons running across Hecker's cornfield. I couldn't make out who they were, but I fancy they came from this direction.
human
Then they must have caused the explosion, said Whopper quickly.
gpt
But why should they do it?
human
Maybe it was an accident,
gpt
I'd like to know how much our outfit is damaged, said Shep, anxiously.
human
I don't care about the old boathouse. It wasn't worth much anyway.