human
Aren't you glad you came, Dave?
gpt
Indeed I am, Laura, he replied.
human
Why, it looks to me as if I was going to have the outing of my life! In fact, all of us ought to have the best time ever!
gpt
Does it put you in mind of your trip to Norway?
human
Hardly. That was taken during cold weather, and everything was covered with snow and ice. Besides, the scenery was quite different. Dave paused to sweep the horizon.
gpt
In what direction is the Merwell ranch?
human
Over yonder, answered Belle, pointing up the river.
gpt
The little brook flowing down between those rough rocks marks the boundary line.
human
And whose cattle are those on yonder hills?
gpt
I am not sure, but I think they belong to papa. When you ask about cattle you must go to Sid Todd. He knows every animal for miles around.
human
I suppose your cattle are all branded?
gpt
Oh, yes, with a star and the letter E on either side of it. That's why this is called Star Ranch.
human
What is the Merwell brand?
gpt
A triple cross.