human
Hear you're goin' to Oregon,
gpt
You hear right, John. Who told you?
human
Everybody knows it by this time. The Crossin' hasn't had this kind of news to chew on since Casey McManus was lynched.
gpt
Hope the chewing's good, Joe grinned.
human
Got some seasoned oak and hickory. Want to work it up for me?
gpt
What do you need?
human
Boards for a wagon box and a new reach and axles. Wouldn't do any harm to have an extra tongue, too.
gpt
Cash deal?
human
Share.
gpt
I don't know, the other said doubtfully.
human
You want to buy the metal for your axles?
gpt
Sure.
human
Then it's a deal. We'll split the timber half and half. If you don't need all yours, I'll sell it for you. Bill Logan's buildin' a new barn and he wants good lumber.
gpt
Good enough.