human
Mighty queer, mused the youth.
gpt
Whoever it was, he couldn't have had more than a minute start of me--no, not even half a minute--and yet they've disappeared as completely as though the ground had opened and let them down; and the worst of it is, that they've taken my plans with them!
human
You haven't seen any strangers around here just now, have you, Rad?
gpt
No, indeedy, I hasn't, Massa Tom. What fo' kind ob a stranger was him?
human
That's just what I don't know. Rad. But some one sneaked into the library just now and took some of my plans while my father dozed off. I jumped out after him as soon as I could, but he has disappeared.
gpt
Maybe it were th' man who done stowed hisself away on yo' airship, de time yo' all went after de diamonds,
human
No, it couldn't have been him. If it was anybody, it was Andy Foger, or some of his crowd. You didn't see Andy, did you, Rad?
gpt
No, indeedy; but if I do, I suah will turn mah mule, Boomerang, loose on him, an' he won't take any mo' plans--not right off, Massa Tom.
human
No, I guess not. Well, I must get back to dad, or he'll worry. Keep your eyes open, Rad, and if you see Andy Foger, or any one else, around here, let me know. Just sing out for all you're worth.
gpt
Shall I call out, Massa Tom, ef I sees dat blessin' man?
human
You mean Mr. Damon?
gpt
Dat's de one. De gen'man what's allers a-blessin' ob hisself or his shoelaces, or suffin laik dat. Shall I sing out ef I sees him?
human
Well, no; not exactly, Rad. Just show Mr. Damon up to the house. I'd be glad to see him again, though I don't fancy he'll call. He's off on a little trip, and won't be back for a week. But watch out, Rad.
gpt
Did you find any one?
human
No, was the gloomy answer.
gpt
There wasn't a sign of any one.