human
I was a big fool to take up with a stranger like Shocker, said the money-lender's son.
gpt
You'll not catch me doing it again! I only hope I can lay my hands on him!
human
What do you want now?
gpt
I want to show you that I--er--that is, I am not the enemy you think, Dave, was the low answer.
human
I am going to give you a warning. I wasn't going to say anything, at first. It's about a letter I got from Link Merwell.
gpt
Merwell?
human
Yes, he sent it to me from Chicago, where he is stopping on his way to his father's ranch. He said he had heard that you were going to the Endicott ranch, and he added that if you came out West he would see to it that you got all that was coming to you--those are his very words.
gpt
When did you get this letter?
human
A couple of days ago. Take my advice and beware of him, for he means business. When he left Oak Hall he was the maddest boy I ever saw. He will do something awful to you if he gets the chance.
gpt
I'll be on my guard--and I am much obliged for telling me,