human
Howd'y, Ed, he grunted.
gpt
That SV foreman around? Nelson's his name.
human
Here he comes now. Make a deal?
gpt
Hello, Nelson! Read this over. If it's all right, sign it, an' we'll let Ed disfigure it as a witness. I allus like a witness.
human
Disfigure it, hey? chuckled Ed, pointing to his signature, which was beautifully written but very much over-done.
gpt
That bill of sale's worth somethin' now.
human
I allus did like shadin', an' them flourishes are plumb fetchin'. Me, now; I write like a cow.
gpt
I'm worse, admitted Ridley, chuckling and giving Johnny a roll of bills.
human
Count 'em, Nelson. Folks usually turn my writin' upside down for th' first try. Speakin' of witnesses, there's another little thing I like. I allus seal documents, Ed. Take 'em out of that bottle you hide under th' bar. Three of 'em. Somehow, Ed, I allus like to see you stoop like that. Well, Nelson; does it count up right? Then, business bein' over, here's to th' end of th' drought.
gpt
Sorry th' bank's closed, Nelson. It might be safer there over night.
human
Mebby but it's safe enough, anyhow, smiled Johnny, shrugging his shoulders.
gpt
Anyhow th' bank wouldn't be open early enough in th' mornin' for us. Which reminds me that I better go out an' look around. My four-man outfit's got to leave at daylight.
human
I'll go with you as far as th' street,