human
Don't ask questions, and don't try to stop me, but I am going away as quick as I can. I'm through with girls for all time. They're not to be trusted when a man's absent. I'm going to live for my mother, hereafter, and make her life happy.
gpt
Do wait, my boy, and have some refreshments with us. I have so much to ask you about the mine.
human
No--no! I can't stay. The mine isn't my affair anyway, and I was a fool to coax John to give me power-of-attorney to come East for him. Now I'm rushing back and he can send Tom Latimer the affidavit necessary for the meeting in January.
gpt
Now, now, Paul! You are a hot-headed young fellow and I feel sure matters can be explained quickly, if you will but wait!
human
Mr. Dalken, I heard with my own ears, that Nolla is infatuated with another young man. She said, _and I_ heard her say it: 'She was not certain which one of us she preferred but the test would show if she used a good dose of anti-toxin to help the germ! But I'm no 'second fiddle' even if that other fellow is! If a girl can't tell whether she loves me without using hypodermics to help her find out, then she's no wife for me! Maybe I'm a wild and woolly westerner from Denver, but believe me! we westerners never stand around waiting for a bit to be forced between our teeth.
gpt
Still, I am sure I can mediate in this case, Paul. Only stay and let me inquire.
human
I guess not! No one can mediate between me and a flirt! I am through, I say, and I'm going home!
gpt
Good-by, and say good-by to the others for me. This much I want you to do, as I will not see them again!