human
Say, old man, I reckon we-all didn't mean anything we said back there.
gpt
No, I guess not. I sure reckon Emerson would say we didn't. Nick, what made you get that fool notion in your head that I didn't have sand to get through?
human
I didn't think you didn't have sand, Tommy. I thought--the trail was so narrow, I thought you'd tumble off. A broad grin sent the curling ends of his mustache up toward his eyes and he went on:
gpt
Tom, you sure looked plumb ridiculous!