human
And you fancied there were girls in this country with anything worth offering who would be content with such a man as you are? she said.
gpt
One has, however, to bear with a good deal that is said about Canada, and perhaps you would have been able to keep the deception that gained the appreciation of one of them up. You are proficient at that kind of thing.
human
I am quite aware that the excuse is a very poor one.
gpt
Haven't you even the wit to urge the one creditable thing you did?
human
You mean when I came into the ranch one night. You don't know that was merely a part of the rest?
gpt
The man was your confederate, and you fell out over the booty--or perhaps you heard me coming and arranged the little scene for my benefit?
human
No, said Brooke, with a harsh laugh.
gpt
In that case the climax of it would have been unnecessarily realistic. You may remember that he shot me. Still, since you may as well know the worst of me, it happened that we both came there with the same purpose, which is somewhat naturally accounted for by the fact that your brother-in-law was away that night.
human
And you allowed me to sympathize with you for your injury and to fancy----
gpt
My brother-in-law is naturally not aware of this?
human
I, at least, considered it necessary to acquaint him with most of it before I went to the Dayspring. No doubt you will find it difficult to credit that, but if it appears worth while you can of course confirm it. You would evidently have been less tolerant than he has shown himself!
gpt
I would sooner have sacrificed the mine than continue to have any dealings with you,