human
Here, Pete, hold my coat, said Lee, tossing his tattered garment to one of his companions;
gpt
I'll show this Cap'n Regulator that some folks are as good as others.
human
No, Lee, said Frank, placing himself before the frightened Ranger,
gpt
Mustn't touch him! repeated Lee, in surprise.
human
Why, wasn't he jest tryin' to wallop your friend here?
gpt
Oh, he's able to defend himself,
human
Then he's all right. But I haven't paid for trying to Regulate me, that night.
gpt
He didn't do it, did he?
human
No, 'cause you fellows wouldn't let him.
gpt
Then, we don't want you to whip him now.
human
Wal, if you say so, I won't; but he oughter be larnt better manners--hadn't he, Pete?
gpt
Now, Charley, said Archie,
human
Not this time, said Lee, shaking his hard fist in Charles's face;
gpt
Hadn't he, though!
human
I'd like to see you jest a minit, Frank,
gpt
I promised I'd allers be a friend to you fellers that stood up for me that night, and I want to let you see that I haven't forgot my promise. I know that I can't do much for you, but I jest want to show you that I allers remember favors.
human
I allers heerd, continued Lee, as his companion came up,
gpt
Certainly, answered Frank, as he took the little animal in his arms.
human
I have long wished for an otter, and I thank--
gpt
Hold on there, interrupted Lee.
human
Keep your thanks for them as needs them, or likes to hear 'em. We Hillers have got feelings as well as any body. It's our way of bringin' up that makes us so bad. Now, good-by; and, if you ever want any thing, jest call on Lee Powell.