human
And that old shack-a-bones I keep here during the winter isn't sharpened. Ought to be, I know. But he isn't,
gpt
No use to think of snowshoes if it freezes, Jack, rejoined Mr. Gordon.
human
It is too far to the railroad anyway. I doubt if these children get to school on time.
gpt
Telephone wires are down again. I just tried to get Cliffdale before dinner. This is a wilderness up here, Dick.
human
I am sorry for that young English girl, mused Mr. Gordon.
gpt
She is fairly eaten up with the idea of getting in touch with her aunt. Good reason, too. She has told me all about it. She carries a letter from her dead father to the woman and he begged the girl to be sure to put it into his sister's hands. Family troubles, Jack.
human
Well, come on in. You're here without your hat. Want to get your death of cold?