human
Migosh! Emigrants! What'd you do? Get lost?
gpt
Yep! Joe laughed for the sheer joy of laughing and because it felt so good to meet someone else.
human
Plumb lost!
gpt
You must have. Do you know how far behind the rest you are?
human
We left late.
gpt
You don't figure on gettin' to Oregon this season, do you?
human
Just to Laramie. How far is it?
gpt
A piece up the Trail. I left there yesterday at midmornin'.
human
Then we should make it in tomorrow?
gpt
I don't know, the rider said doubtfully.
human
You could if you was ridin' horses, but you'll have to make them mules step some with a wagon behind 'em.
gpt
It's almost noon, Emma spoke up.
human
Why don't we lunch here and ask Mr.--
gpt
Gaystell, ma'am, the rider swept off his hat and bowed to Emma.
human
John Gaystell, and I'll be right proud to join you in a bit of lunch. I didn't expect to see any white folks this side of Kearney.