human
I shall give Mr. W. a piece of my mind. He must have taken leave of his senses!
gpt
What is the matter, Bessie?
human
Why, G., don't you know whom you've been sitting at table with?
gpt
That stranger, you mean; I suppose Mr. W. forgot to introduce him.
human
Forgot! He knew better than to introduce him! That man is a nigger-chaser. He's got his bloodhounds here now.
gpt
Did you see the dogs?
human
No, I asked Hester if he had them, and she said, 'Yes.' Think of Mr. W. bringing him to table with us. If my brothers knew it there would be a row.
gpt
Where are your brothers? At college still?
human
No, in the army; Pa told them they'd have to come and fight to save their property. His men cost him twelve to fifteen hundred dollars apiece and are too valuable to lose.
gpt
Well, I wouldn't worry about this man, he may be useful some day to save that kind of property.
human
Of course, you can take it easily, you're going away; but if Mr. W. thinks I'm going to sit at table with that wretch he's vastly mistaken.