human
Hello!
gpt
Chee! it cried.
human
Say, who's dat?
gpt
Hello, kid! he shouted.
human
What're you doing here?
gpt
I'm a jay if it ain't Motor Matt! came delightedly from the boy as he dashed forward.
human
How's dis f'r a come-off? Say, it sure knocks de wind out o' me! Where'd yous come from, yerself? Was yous on dat automobile wid Brisco an' Spang?
gpt
Yes, answered Matt;
human
I was on the car with them and they let me out and turned back.
gpt
How'd de mutts come t' git yous on de mat, hey?
human
Well, on de level, breathed the boy,
gpt
Now tell me something about yourself, said Matt.
human
Why did you get into that car? And where have you been since you left Fairview?
gpt
Easy, cull! T'ings is bein' pulled off in such a bunch it's hard t' straighten dem out. Le's do de ham-restin' act, right here on dis nice bunch o' rocks, while we chin a little.
human
You must have had some reason, Eva, for hiking out with Brisco like you did, and----