human
M'sieu' not yet of return, said he, in labored translation of his negro French,
gpt
Oh, it's all right, I fancy, said Cram, reassuringly.
human
They were caught by the storm, and wisely stayed up-town. I saw your gate open, so we stopped to inquire. We'll ride over to Madame d'Hervilly's and ask for them. How came your gate open?
gpt
Why, that's odd, said Cram.
human
Better bolt it now, or all the cattle along the levee will be in there. You can't lock out the water, though. Who had the key besides Mr. Lascelles or Madame?
gpt
Nobody, sare; but there is muddy foots all over the piazza.
human
The devil! I'll have to look in for a moment.