human
Congratulations, 'Bill'; I didn't know you were a radio fan. But really, I'm glad to recognize you as an old acquaintance.
gpt
Bill
human
I don't know what you mean.
gpt
Do you deny that you were just telegraphing a message to a friend of yours?
human
No, not at all, replied
gpt
Bill .
human
I guess that ought to convince you I'm not the criminal you're trying to make me out to be.
gpt
I'm not trying to make you out a criminal. I surely hope you're not. No, I don't believe there are many criminals among radio fans and college students.
human
College students!
gpt
Say, 'Bill Howard', don't try to play the innocent to a fellow who's been listening-in to your unconscious confessions ever since you began to talk in your sleep, Hal scoffed with well simulated disgust.
human
I know well enough who you are. You're one of the sophomores of Edward's College who hazed Alvin Baker by marooning him on that island where his cousin shot you with a slingshot.
gpt
Bill's
human
You don't need to be so badly scared, Hal went on with a tone of reassurance inspired by a purpose.
gpt
Of course that was a pretty raw hazing, but you can get by with it yet if you don't carry your prank any farther. Tell us where your victim is.
human
Give me a few days and I'll produce him, the frightened boy pleaded.
gpt
He isn't hurt, and nobody's goin' to hurt 'im.
human
Well, I'm glad to get that much out of you, Hal declared with profound gratification.
gpt
But I don't see why in the world you have to be so mysterious about it. Why not tell me now where he is?
human
I--I--can't,
gpt
Don't you know?
human
No, but I can find out.
gpt
You'll have to let me do it my own way,