human
Fellows, he said earnestly,
gpt
I hope you don't think that I had any hand in this. Porter and I have been thick, I know, but of late he hasn't had so much to do with me. But, on my honor, I never knew a thing about this. He never hinted it to me, or if he had I hope you will believe me when I say that I wouldn't have stood for it, and that I'd have told Hamilton right away, so his mean plan could have been stopped. I hope you believe me.
human
Of course we do, Weston, said Dick.
gpt
I'm afraid Porter hasn't been himself lately. But let's forget about that now. The thing to do is to consider how we are going to get to Mooretown.
human
How can we, without a train available?
gpt
I don't know--I'm going to think,
human
Suppose you let me try, suggested Mr. Hamilton.
gpt
I know some of the higher railroad officials, and if I telegraph them they may be able to get a special back here in time for you to play.