human
I reckon you've got handkerchiefs and such extras, said Mr. Portney.
gpt
So now all you want, so far as wearing is concerned, is a few pairs of smoked glasses, to prevent snow-blindness.
human
Mosquito netting! cried Randy.
gpt
What for?
human
During the short summer mosquitoes are exceedingly thick in Alaska,
gpt
I'll make a careful list to-night,
human
Say! was the greeting of the squire's son.
gpt
Is half of Basco moving out to San Francisco?
human
What do you mean?
gpt
Why, I was down at the railroad station about an hour ago, and I saw a train come in from Chicago with Tom Roland and Jasper Guardley on board.
human
You saw Tom Roland and Jasper Guardley?
gpt
Yes, replied Fred Dobson.
human
I couldn't believe my eyes at first, but when I felt sure I was right I ran up to speak to Roland.
gpt
And what did he say?
human
He didn't give me a chance to speak to him. He and Guardley disappeared in the crowd like a flash. I rather think they saw me and avoided me.
gpt
I shouldn't wonder if they are bound for Alaska, too! burst out Randy.
human
Oh, Earl, supposing they got that letter--
gpt
It's more than likely they did, said the elder youth, quickly.
human
I'll wager both of them are going to try their fortunes in the new gold fields. Well, they had a cheap trip West,
gpt
If we could prove they got the money, we could have them locked up.
human
But we can't prove it, Randy; we haven't time, so we'll just have to let matters stand where they are. For my part I never want to see either of them again,
gpt
They must be guilty, he said, after Randy had recited the facts.
human
Guardley is a bad egg. You know he was up before my father several times. But say, Randy, he went on, as Earl turned away with Foster Portney to secure extra accommodations at the hotel for the two following nights,
gpt
I don't believe I can, Fred. My uncle is only taking us along because we are related and because he knows we are both strong and used to hard work. I really don't believe you could stand it in the new gold fields. He has warned us that the exposure is something awful.
human
Oh, I know, but I can stand more than you think,
gpt
Besides that, it wouldn't be right, added Randy.
human
You ran away from home, and it's your duty to go back.
gpt
Oh, don't preach. My father doesn't care where I am.
human
Yes, he does, Fred; he cares a good deal. And then your mother must be worried, too.