human
I'm really going; off to-morrow night. You didn't think it of me, did you?
gpt
Oh, I've always had hopes of you! Eastman declared.
human
But you are in a hurry, it seems to me.
gpt
Yes, I am in a hurry. Cavenaugh shot a pair of leggings into one of the open trunks.
human
I telegraphed your ranch people, used your name, and they said it would be all right. By the way, some of my crowd are giving a little dinner for me at Rector's to-night. Couldn't you be persuaded, as it's a farewell occasion?
gpt
Sorry, Cavenaugh, but that's too gay a world for me. I've got too much work lined up before me. I wish I had time to stop and look at your guns, though. You seem to know something about guns. You've more than you'll need, but nobody can have too many good ones. He put down one of the revolvers regretfully.
human
I'll drop in to see you in the morning, if you're up.
gpt
I shall be up, all right. I've warned my crowd that I'll cut away before midnight.
human
You won't, though,
gpt
I'm a little late, sir. I was stopped by Harry, Mr. Cavenaugh's driver. Mr. Cavenaugh shot himself last night, sir.
human
You're drunk, Rollins, he shouted.
gpt
He's going away to-day!
human
Yes, sir. Harry found him this morning. Ah, he's quite dead, sir. Harry's telephoned for the coroner. Harry don't know what to do with the ticket.