human
I wish I could have got a man to go with us, but between the coal development and the logging, everybody's busy,
gpt
It doesn't matter, Vane assured him.
human
If we took a man along and came back unsuccessful, there'd be a risk of his giving the thing away. Besides, he might make trouble in other respects. A hired packer would probably kick against what you and I may have to put up with.
gpt
Do you mean that if you don't find the spruce this time, you'll go back again?
human
Yes, that's my intention. And now we may as well get the mainsail on her.