human
Looks like two down, Miss Carlton,
gpt
Two down? repeated Linda.
human
Miss Hulbert went alone.
gpt
I meant two defeats. The Lightcaps first, and then Miss Hulbert.
human
Oh, I see. But she may get there yet. There wasn't any time limit, Mr. Eckers, you know.
gpt
No, but there's a limit to the gasoline she could carry. That little boat Miss Hulbert was flying has nothing like the capacity of your Bellanca.... No, I'm sure that storm marked the end of her flight, although I sincerely hope that it isn't the end of Miss Hulbert. She may have been picked up by some vessel.
human
Yes, I hope so, agreed Linda.
gpt
But wasn't it hard luck for her?
human
It was only to be expected, replied the man gravely.
gpt
She must have known that she was taking an awful chance. If it had been you who had wanted to go at this particular time, I would have done all in my power to keep you home, Miss Carlton--even in a Bellanca Model J!
human
I wouldn't have taken the chance myself, with that weather report,
gpt
I'm sure of that. I can't understand any sensible pilot's doing it. She must have been in an awful hurry to beat you!