human
They are, though. A dandy span of mares. I got a bargain there.
gpt
Ward, you aren't going into debt, are you? Her tone was anxious.
human
It's so beastly hard to get out, once you're in!
gpt
I don't owe anybody a red cent, William Louisa. Honest.
human
Well, but--
gpt
I've been working, William. Last spring I--hunted wolves for awhile; old ones and dens. They'd killed a couple of calves for me, and I got out after them. I--made good at it; the bounty counts up pretty fast, you know.
human
Yes-s, it does. Billy Louise bit her lips thoughtfully, turned and looked back at the haystack, at the long line of new, wire fence, and at the two heavy-set mares feeding contentedly along the creek.
gpt
There must be money in wolves,
human
There is. At least, I made good money hunting them. The smile was hiding behind Ward's lips again and threatening to come boldly to the surface.
gpt
They haven't bothered you any, I hope?
human
No, said Billy Louise,