human
Dave, what do you suppose those six horses were worth?
gpt
At least two thousand dollars, Phil, was the reply.
human
The horse I used was a dandy, and so was that Belle had--and yours was a good one, too.
gpt
What do you suppose those horse-thieves will do with them?
human
Drive them a long distance, hide them for a while, and then, when they get the chance, sell them. Of course they don't expect to get full value for them, but they'll get a neat sum.
gpt
You don't suppose this can be a trick of Link Merwell's?
human
I thought of that, but I don't think so. Taking a horse in this section of the country is a serious business. Why, they used to hang horse-thieves, and even now a ranchman wouldn't hesitate to shoot at a fellow who had his horse and was making off with it. No, I don't think Link would quite dare to play such a trick. But of course we can investigate,--after we have reported to Mr. Endicott.
gpt
You are not going to try to keep up this dog-trot all the way to the house, are you?
human
Winded?
gpt
Not exactly, but I shall be if I keep this up, panted Phil.
human
Besides, I don't want to tumble over these tree roots.
gpt
I wanted to get as far as possible on the way before that storm broke, went on Dave, glancing anxiously upward, between the branches of the trees.
human
When it comes, I rather think it will be a corker. I hope the others reach that shack before it rains.
gpt
Oh, they ought to be there by this time.