human
Of course! You hadn't a pistol, and it was, no doubt, the only thing you could find, she said.
gpt
I'm afraid I did not even remember to thank you, but to tell the truth I was too badly frightened to think of anything.
human
I scarcely think I deserve any thanks,
gpt
Pshaw! she said.
human
You are not always so conventional, and both I and Grant Devine owe you a great deal. The man must have been a claim-jumper, and meant to steal those papers. They are--the plans and patents of the Canopus.
gpt
That was native Canadian caution asserting itself. I am ashamed of it, but you must remember I was rather badly startled a little while ago. There is no reason why I should not tell--you--this, or show you the documents.
human
I think there is,
gpt
I'm afraid my wits have left me, or I would not have kept you talking while you are in pain. Your arm hurts?
human
No, said Brooke, drily.
gpt
The arm is, I feel almost sure, very little the worse. Hadn't you better pick the papers up? You will excuse me stooping to help you. I scarcely think it would be advisable just now.