human
Kate! called Joe Cumberland.
gpt
Are you mad, girl, to dream of goin' out in a night like this?
human
I'm not going! she answered hurriedly.
gpt
I'm afraid--and I won't leave you, Dad!
human
Buck, cried old Joe Cumberland and he dragged himself up and stood tottering.
gpt
Shoot the damned wolf--for God's sake--for my sake!
human
Kate! cried her father, and the agony in his voice made it young and sent it ringing through the room.
gpt
Will you go out to wander between heaven and hell--on a night like this?
human
I'm not going! she answered,
gpt
I won't leave you--but oh--Dad!----