human
What are they going to do with Red Dick, Puffey?
gpt
Oh, he is of too much importance to be dealt with by the authorities hereabouts.
human
What! do they intend sending him up to Quebec?
gpt
Yes, replied Puffey;
human
What do you know about him?
gpt
I don’t know the fellow, and don’t want to, was the rejoinder.
human
I only felt interested because I was with the force when he was caught.
gpt
Oh, I see! you were one of the volunteer force that aided the police.
human
That’s so, sonny.
gpt
What was the name of him who took command of the volunteer force? Do you remember him?
human
Yes, very well. It was a chap named Fellows, at Ranger’s.
gpt
Not been hereabouts long, has he?
human
Not above six or seven months, I believe,
gpt
Came from England, I think we were told?
human
Yes.
gpt
He seemed to understand his business very well. Know much about him?
human
I only know that he is said to be on friendly terms with Ranger, and is believed to be rather sweet on one of the women on his station.
gpt
Is that so? added Puffey.
human
Then the fellow hasn’t lost much time.
gpt
Well, I can’t say for certain, continued the speaker,