human
Slept last night in a lean-to over on the Middle Branch, said he.
gpt
Been travelling since an hour before daylight and I'm hungry.
human
N-news from the gal?
gpt
No. Have you?
human
They've t-took the hills, an' I've come over here t' work fer Uncle S-sam,
gpt
Warden?
human
Uh-huh--been app'inted,
gpt
They're very cunning--Wilbert and the rest of them, Master said.
human
They've put a little salve on you and sent you out of the way. You're too serious-minded for them. That dynamite trick of yours set 'em all thinking. They won't keep you here long--you're too dead in earnest. But there's room enough for you over in the Clear Lake country, and when they get ready to shove you out come and be at home with us.
gpt
You're camp looks as if it had been struck by lightning,
human
The commissioner is on the square--he means well, said Master,
gpt
What makes ye think so?
human
Because they want the timber, and because they've got you here, said Master.
gpt
I heard of your appointment. I heard, too, that Joe Socket and Pop Migley and Dennis Mulligan thought you were the right man for the place. I knew there'd be something doing, and I came in here to warn you. Don't ever trust the benevolence of Satan.
human
By-- Strong paused and gave his thigh a slap.
gpt
I know w-what they're up to, he muttered, thoughtfully.
human
They'll make it too hot f-fer m-me here.
gpt
They're going to fire the valley, and don't intend to give you time to sit down, said Master.
human
It's a dangerous country just now.
gpt
Have t' take Sinth an' the ch-childem out o' here r-right off, the hunter answered.
human
If you'll stay with 'em t'-day, I'll go an' g-git some duffle an' we'll p-put over the r-ridge with 'em t'-night.