human
Now, buckaroo, don't be a sulky kid, she said, firmly as she could.
gpt
You know it's hard enough for me to go off and leave you here like this. But, as you say, you've managed to get along for six weeks without me, so--
human
Sure. I could do it again, I reckon. Ward turned a gloomy pair of eyes upon her.
gpt
What's the rush? Do you think it isn't proper--
human
It's always proper to do what is right and helpful and kind, said Billy Louise with dignity, because she had made up her mind and was trying not to weaken.
gpt
I've lived in this country all my life, and I guess my reputation will stand this little strain, she went on lightly,
human
You aren't going to turn them over to the sheriff, are you, William? Good Lord, girl! If I can--
gpt
Your lather is getting cold, Billy Louise said evenly.
human
I ought to have known better than mention the subject at all. I'm going to do what's right. I believe I have some faint idea of right and wrong, Ward Warren. And I'm not going to do anything that I don't feel is right, or anything that I'll be sorry for. You might trust me, I think. It's early yet--
gpt
You'll come back before night, won't you?