human
Just like your thoughtful self to try and save others from sorrow. Where are you going to, Chris? Don't tell me more than you please; but I may be useful to you on this, the first stage of the journey.
gpt
To Okehampton to-night. To-morrow--but I'd rather not say any more. I don't care so long as you think I'm right.
human
I haven't said that yet. But I'll go as far as Zeal with you. Then we'll get a covered cab or something. We may reach the village before rain.
gpt
No call for your coming. 'Tis awnly a short mile.
human
But I must. I'll carry the laddie. Poor little man! Hard to be the cause of such a bother.
gpt
Now, he said,
human
How gude you be! she said wearily.
gpt
I'm glad you doan't scold or fall into a rage wi' me, for I knaw I'm right. The bwoy's better away, and I'm small use to any now. But I can be busy with this little wan. I might do worse than give up my life to un--eh, Martin?
human
You couldn't do better. It's a duty staring you in the face.
gpt
Why d'you say that? she asked, with loud, harsh voice, and stopping still as she did so.
human
Why d'you say 'duty'?
gpt
My dear, he answered,