human
Saxton!
gpt
Precisely! he said.
human
There are camps in the province I wouldn't have cared to come into like this. It wouldn't be healthy for me, but in this case it seemed advisable to get here without anybody seeing me. Left my horse two hours ago at Tomlinson's ranch.
gpt
It was something special brought you so far on foot?
human
Yes, said Saxton,
gpt
I guess it was. I came along to see what in the name of thunder you were doing here so long.
human
I was building Devine a dam, and I am now stretching a rope across the cañon to bring his mine props over.
gpt
I want to understand, he said.
human
You are putting him a rope across to bring props over with?
gpt
Yes, said Brooke.
human
Is there anything very extraordinary in that?
gpt
Under the circumstances, I guess there is. Do you know who's stopping him cutting all the props he wants right behind the mine?
human
No, said Brooke, drily.
gpt
Devine doesn't either, which I fancy is probably as well for the man. The one who holds the rights is, I understand, only the dummy.
human
Then I'll tell you right now. It's me.
gpt
I warned you against leaving me in the dark.
human
Well, he said,
gpt
To tell the truth, I'm not quite sure I know. The thing, you see, got hold of me.
human
You don't know! and Saxton laughed again, unpleasantly.
gpt
It's no great wonder they were glad to send you out here from the Old Country. The last thing I counted on was that my partner would spoil my game. You'll have to stop it right away.
human
No, he said.
gpt
That is precisely what can't be done.