human
It had to come, she said.
gpt
I knew it would come to him sooner or later, but I didn't dream it would be as terrible as this. Buck, what are we going to do?
human
God knows, said the big cowpuncher.
gpt
Just wait, I s'pose, same as we've been doing.
human
He'll be happy now for a few days, went on the girl,
gpt
I seen you when the wind come in, he said gently.
human
Are you going to stand it, Kate? Is it going to be hell for you, too, every time you hear 'em?
gpt
If it were only I! Yes, I could stand it. Lately I've begun to think that I can stand anything. But when I see Dad it breaks my heart--and you--oh, Buck, it hurts, it hurts! She drew his hands impulsively against her breast.
human
If it were only something we could fight outright!
gpt
Fight? he echoed hopelessly.
human
Fight? Against him? Kate, you're all tired out. Go to bed, honey, and try to stop thinkin'--and--God help us all!