human
Well! she said, coming close to Norval.
gpt
Well! How did you get here?
human
The _River Queen_ left me, Norval explained,
gpt
Why?
human
Heaven knows! I rather insisted, to be sure, but I don’t know why. I wonder if any one could give me a bed for the night? Do you know?
gpt
Perhaps Mam’selle Morey could. All her life she’s been getting ready for a boarder.
human
Mam’selle Morey? he said slowly;
gpt
I’m Donelle Morey. I have Molly and the cart here. We can try, if you care to.
human
Thanks, she said;
gpt
I will ride beside Molly on the shaft.
human
But—why, that’s absurd, you know. The seat is wide enough for us both.
gpt
I prefer the shaft.