human
I will picket the packhorses down at the edge of the water, Garth said;
gpt
What do you suppose it hides from us? she whispered.
human
Death, misery, or disgrace?
gpt
Oh, Natalie! he said hoarsely,
human
I haven't done right to expose you to this!
gpt
I made you! she said quickly.
human
Besides, it's not a question of right or wrong. As you said we would, we have only done the best we could, under the circumstances that arose.
gpt
At least let me ride on ahead a little, he begged.
human
You stay with the outfit. I will hurry back.
gpt
I couldn't stand the suspense, she said simply.
human
Do not be afraid on my account, she added;
gpt
Garth! she murmured,
human
I--I would like to thank you--but I can't!
gpt
Oh, don't!
human
Whatever we find down there, she said wistfully,
gpt
Until death,
human
Come on, she said.
gpt
We've got to face it!