human
It seems, he explained to Capt. McGillicuddy, loud enough for the company to hear,
gpt
Take the company Orderly,
human
Demonstration be blamed, said Si, sinking upon a convenient rock.
gpt
I always did hate foolin'. Gracious, how tired I am.
human
Only a demonstration--only powow, noise, show and bluff, sneered Shorty, flinging his gun against the stack.
gpt
Why didn't they tell us this an hour ago, and save me all this wear and tear that's makin' me old before my time? When I git ready for a fight I want it to come off, without any postponement on account of weather. Come, Pete, go wash your face and hands, and then we'll spread our blankets and lay down. I'm tireder'n a mule after crossin' Rocky Face Ridge. I don't want to take another step, nor even think, till I git a good sleep.
human
We don't have to go over that brush, then? said Alf Russell, with an expression of deep relief.
gpt
I'm so glad. Great Jerusalem, how my wound begins to ache again. You fellows oughtn't to laugh at my wound. You don't know how it hurts to have all those delicate nerves torn up.