human
That was a bad one, Ned!
gpt
I should say so! Must have been somebody hurt in that blow-up!
human
I only hope it wasn't Mary or her folks! murmured Tom.
gpt
The wind is sweeping the fire right that way!
human
What are you going to do, Tom? yelled his chum, as the business manager saw the young inventor heading directly for the blaze.
gpt
What's the idea?
human
To rescue Mary, if she's in danger!
gpt
I'm with you! was Ned's quick response.
human
But you can't go any closer. The police are stretching the fire lines!
gpt
I guess they'll let me through!
human
Git back! Git back, I tell you! stormed the policeman, pushing against the packed bodies of men and boys.
gpt
There'll be another blow-up in a minute or two, and a lot more of you killed!
human
Are there any killed?
gpt
I guess so--yes. And some of the houses are catching. Git back now! You, too, with that car! You'll have to back up!
human
I've got to go through! replied Tom, with tightening lips.
gpt
I've got to go through, Cassidy!
human
Oh, it's you, is it, Mr. Swift? he exclaimed.
gpt
Well, go ahead. But be careful. 'Tis dangerous there--very dangerous, an'--