human
But--but--butter, stammered Jess,
gpt
Miss Peggy, yo' am' never in de roun' worl' gwine ter drive from de town an' clar out ter Severndale wid dat disrep'u'ble ol' hawse towin' 'long behime WE ALL?
human
I certainly am, and what is more, Jim Bolivar is going to sit on the back seat and hold the leader. He has got to get HOME and he can't without help. Mr. Bolivar, please do as I say, Peggy's voice held a merry note but her little nod of authority meant
gpt
But look at me, miss, protested Bolivar.
human
I ain't fit ter ride with yo', no how.
gpt
I am not afraid of criticism, replied Peggy, with the little up- tilting of the head which told of her Stewart ancestry.
human
When I know a thing is right I DO it. Steady, Comet. Quiet, Meteor, for the horses had been standing some time and seemed inclined to proceed upon two legs instead of four.
gpt
We'll stop at Brooks' for the shoes, then we'll go around to Dove's; I've a little commission for him.
human
Yas'm, yas'm,
gpt
It will soon be Easter and this is my Easter gift to Nellie, with my love,
human
Mr. Dove, do you know a man named Steinberger?
gpt
I know an old skinflint by that name,
human
Well, you are to buy a horse from him. Seventy-five dollars OUGHT to be the price, but a hundred is available if necessary. But do your best. The horse's name is Salt--yes--that is right, as Dove looked incredulous,
gpt
You count on me, Miss Stewart, you count on me. Whatever YOU say goes with me.
human
Thank you, I'll wait and see what happens.