human
It is the lumberyard!
gpt
It sure is, assented Tom.
human
I know I haven't enough stuff to cover as big a blaze as that, but I'll do my best. Fortunately there is no wind to speak of,
gpt
What has that to do with it--I mean as far as the working of your chemical extinguisher is concerned? asked Mr. Baxter.
human
Can't you drop the bomb containers accurately in a wind?
gpt
Well, the wind has to be allowed for in dropping anything from an aeroplane, Tom answered.
human
And, naturally, it does spoil your aim to an extent. But the reason I'm glad there is no wind to speak of is that the chemical blanket I hope to spread over the fire won't be so quickly blown away.
gpt
Oh, I see, said Mr. Baxter.
human
Well, I'm glad that you will be able to have a successful test of your invention.
gpt
The regular land apparatus is on hand,