human
How far d'ye think it is, Thad?
gpt
Well, I can't just tell, replied Thad.
human
It may be only three miles, and then again perhaps it would tally up twice that. We're going to strike the lake shore by keeping on as we are; but just how far away from camp, gets me. Like as not we can sight their fire, and give the boys a hail that will fetch a canoe for us.
gpt
Whee! wish that blessed canoe was here right now,
human
You're pretty near at the end of your rope, ain't you?
gpt
That's right, I acknowledge the corn, Thad. I never was so dead tired in all my life. But I've still got the grit to keep along as far as I c'n put one foot in front of the other.
human
Good for you; we'll try it a little further, and see,