human
Apparently some unusual trouble developed during the tuning of the instrument, Winston went on.
gpt
Earlier this afternoon I had a phone call from Cairo, and a request to help our Egyptian colleagues iron out the bugs. I accepted.
human
My proposal is this, Winston concluded.
gpt
The Egyptians are short of technicians and we may need help. I'll leave the day after Christmas, returning within ten days. If you two can pay half your expenses, and help me half the time, I'll take you with me.
human
According to Parnell's schedule, you'll be back just in time for school at the end of the holidays. _If_ you want to go, of course.
gpt
Rick! Was that you?
human
It wasn't a wounded buffalo, Sis. Guess what? We're going to Egypt!
gpt
I don't suppose I can go, too?
human
Not this time, Barby. But I'll make you a promise. The next field expedition under my supervision will include my wife, you, and Jan Miller.
gpt
I don't suppose you could promise to leave Rick and Scotty at home?
human
Can't promise. Winston chuckled.
gpt
We might need them to carry your luggage. Girls can't travel without a dozen suitcases each, I'm told.
human
Start reading up on the country, and I'll arrange for you to get some additional background by meeting some Egyptians. It happens that an Egyptian physicist is arriving in New York today for a lecture tour of American universities. There's a reception for him tomorrow. We'll drive to New York. You can meet him and some of his countrymen, and we'll go to the consulate to obtain visas. Are your passports and health cards up to date?