human
Mr. Fort --when his mirth had subsided--
gpt
I only wish your judgment was as sound as your optimism! Tell me--do you intend to make yourself ruler of a bigger world than this?
human
To tell the truth, Powart, I haven't any plan at all--yet. Thanks for the exemption. In return, I assure you that whatever I do will be as truly in the interests of the people as what you have done.
gpt
The audience is ended.
human
Thought you'd like to know, he finished.
gpt
Hope I didn't rouse you out of bed.
human
Thank you, she said, through a tremendous yawn.
gpt
I was just about to retire. Good luck --another yawn--
human
Mr. Fort! sharply.
gpt
Powart's declaration of war on Alma is a frame-up! Never mind how I happen to know; it is true; they are not planning to invade us at all! He trumped up this affair in order to make himself dictator!
human
What! The athlete was astounded.
gpt
Are you sure of this, Mona?
human
I beg your pardon? she inquired, vastly confused.
gpt
Did I say something that--why, I am not aware, Mr. Fort, that I had said anything more than 'good night'!
human
You AREN'T! His voice was strained and excited.
gpt
Mona--you just now said something of the most extraordinary--surely--incredulously--you recall saying something, don't you?
human
I do not! Then gathering her poise again,
gpt
What did I say?
human
You said--
gpt
Mona, you told me something which could have come only through a supernatural agency. I am sure of it, from your manner. You were temporarily possessed.
human
It is not impossible. I have heard of such things before. I was sleepy, and--the point is, what did I say?
gpt
I do not intend to tell--you. What I learned gives me a great advantage over Powart; that's all I can say. More would be dishonorable. Will you take my word for that, Mona?
human
Certainly,