human
When we startin', Pa?
gpt
Soon's we can get ready.
human
Can Mike go too?
gpt
He can if he wants to walk all the way.
human
I'm goin' to walk, too! Can I shoot a buffalo, Pa? Can I?
gpt
For pete's sake, we're not out of Missouri yet--we haven't even started--and you talk of buffalo! Can't you wait until we see some?
human
Do you think we'll have Indian fights, Pa?
gpt
We won't if I can help it. Joe was suddenly sober.
human
Tad, you and I have to be the men on this trip. You know that?
gpt
I know it, Pa! I know it and I'll do everything I can to help! Honest! Can I go tell Buster Trevelyan?
human
Sure.