human
I'm afraid you have been neglected, but you can understand that we are rather upset,
gpt
How is your brother?
human
Better than we thought at first. One of our friends has bandaged him. There are two ribs broken, but he declares he now feels fairly comfortable.
gpt
I'm afraid he's exaggerating, but it's a good sign. Anyway, I'm glad to hear he's conscious.
human
He was conscious before you brought him home. He says he tried to speak to you, but you didn't hear him.
gpt
That's possible, Harding replied.
human
The trail wasn't very good--and we were busy.
gpt
So one would imagine! There was probably no trail at all. Two of our friends who live half a mile off don't think they can get back. It's fortunate for us that you and your partner had the strength and courage----
human
What could we do? Harding asked.
gpt
You wouldn't have expected us to leave him in the bluff?