human
Don't be faint-hearted, old chap! I'll haul you up. It won't be so tough presently. You're through the worst already. Hold on, Luke, hold on!
gpt
Hold on! Nap repeated.
human
You promised you would. You mustn't go yet, old boy. You can't be spared. I shall go to the devil without you.
gpt
Not you, Boney! Lucas's lips quivered into a smile.
human
That's all over, he said.
gpt
You're playing--the straight game--now.
human
You must stay and see it through, said Nap.
gpt
I can't win out without you.
human
Ah! A long sigh came pantingly with the word.
gpt
That so, Boney? Guess I'm--a selfish brute--always was--always was.
human
Is that--someone--crying?
gpt
It's that ass Bertie,
human
Bertie? Poor old chap! Tell him he mustn't. Tell him--I'll hang on--a little longer--God willing; but only a little longer, Boney, only--a little--longer.