human
I am sorry to hear that you have had trouble with Mr. Merwell's son, said the railroad president.
gpt
I am afraid it will make matters worse out here--and they are bad enough as it is.
human
But I am sure Dave and his chums are not to blame, Mr. Endicott,
gpt
Oh, I am sure of that myself--for I know something of Link Merwell and his headstrong temper,--a temper he gets largely from his father. If it were not for that temper, I think Mr. Merwell and myself might be on better terms.
human
We have had trouble over one of the hired men, Hank Snogger, explained Belle.
gpt
Snogger used to work for us, but Mr. Merwell hired him away.
human
That wasn't a very nice thing to do,
gpt
If it had been done openly it would not have been so bad, said Mr. Endicott.
human
But it was done secretly, and Snogger was gone almost before I knew it. He was a valuable man and I felt his loss keenly.
gpt
I suppose Mr. Merwell offered him more wages,
human
Probably, although I paid Snogger a good salary. I don't know what game Merwell played to get the fellow, but he got him.
gpt
It's exactly like some of Link's underhanded work at Oak Hall, was Roger's comment.
human
Father and son must be very much alike.
gpt
While you are here I would advise you to steer clear of the Merwells, was Mr. Endicott's advice.
human
I'd not even go on their land if you can help it. There are plenty of other places to go to.
gpt
I'll not go near his ranch, if I know it,
human
It is queer that Link did not come on the train with you, if his father was expecting him.
gpt
Oh, most likely he stopped off somewhere to have a good time, answered the senator's son.
human
A fellow like Link would be apt to find life slow on a ranch.