human
If you look around you, Harding smiled,
gpt
What I meant was that you have no right on this property.
human
No?
gpt
It belongs to us. And logs large enough for building are scarce enough already. As a matter of fact, we're not allowed to cut these ourselves without the Colonel's permission.
human
Haven't met him yet, said Devine dryly.
gpt
Who's he?
human
Colonel Mowbray, of Allenwood Grange.
gpt
And who's Colonel Mowbray? And where's Allenwood Grange?
human
You can't cut this lumber without asking leave! Besides, you're spoiling one of our best coyote covers.
gpt
Kyotes! exclaimed Devine.
human
What do you do with 'em?
gpt
We have a pack of hounds at the Grange,
human
Hunt them! Well, now, that's mighty strange. I'd have thought you'd find arsenic cheaper. Then if you were to lie out round the chicken-house with a gun----
gpt
If you want these logs, you must ask for them. Shall I tell the Colonel you are coming to do so?
human
Well, sonny, drawled Devine,
gpt
As it happens, the boy said with great dignity,
human
Kenwyne is in the bluff. I must warn you not to touch a tree until you see him.