human
I suppose you're bent on sailing this craft back? Carroll remarked at length.
gpt
We could hire a couple of Siwash to take her home while we rode across the island and got the train to Victoria. Besides, there's that steamboat coming down the coast to-night.
human
Either way would cost a good deal extra.
gpt
That's true, Carroll agreed with an amused expression;
human
You and I have a big stake in the concern; and I haven't got used to spending money unnecessarily yet, I've been mighty glad to earn a couple dollars by working from sunup until dark, though I didn't always get it afterward. So have you.
gpt
How are you going to dispose of your money, then? You have a nice little balance in cash, besides the shares.
human
It has occurred to me that I might spend a few months in the Old Country. Have you ever been over there?
gpt
I was across some time ago; but, if you like, I'll go along with you. We could start as soon as we've arranged the few matters left open in Vancouver.