human
We haven't got the flour,
gpt
No, said Hetty.
human
Still, it can be bought at the settlement, and no doubt you could find the pack-horses in the bush. You could go down and get it while Tom holds the claim.
gpt
There is still the difficulty that I haven't got the money.
human
I have. The wages were really good at the boarding-house. Of course, you and Tom could build the oven and chop the wood, while I wouldn't mind your kneading the dough either if you wanted to. That would leave me with nothing to do but watch the bread baking.
gpt
One can't afford to be whimsical up here, he said.
human
Anyway, I'm willing to give the thing a trial, and if we don't strike gold we can always go over to Tomlinson's or start baking, too. I shouldn't wonder if it should turn out as profitable as mining, and it is certainly likely to be a good deal more reliable.
gpt
Of course, we can't make you join us if you don't want.
human
Hetty, he said quietly,
gpt
I don't think you could understand how much you have done for me. I would sooner cut my hand off than let the claim go.