human
But Cap'n Am'zon--he's another critter entirely. They mebbe think he's an old pirate or the like, and he chuckled again,
gpt
But when the _Curlew_ arrives home?
human
Hi-mighty, ye-as! I see _that_, he groaned.
gpt
Looks to me as though somethin'll have to happen to Abe Silt 'twixt Boston and this port. And you'll have to stop your father's mouth, Louise. I depend upon you to help me. Otherwise I shall be undone--completely undone.
human
Goodness! cried the girl, choked with laughter again.
gpt
Do you mean to do away with Cap'n Abe? I fear you are quite as wicked as Betty Gallup believes you to be--and Aunt Euphemia.
human
I got Cap'n Abe's will filed away already--if somethin' should happen, said the old intriguer.
gpt
Everything's fixed, Niece Louise.
human
I'll help you,