human
Can't you raise that ship yet, Manning?
gpt
I just have, sir, replied Roger in a strained voice.
human
But it's--
gpt
Let me talk to that lame brain of a skipper, interrupted Connel.
human
By the stars, I'll teach him to--
gpt
It's no use, Connel, said a gruff voice over the control-deck loud-speaker.
human
Even if you duck this torpedo, I've got ten more!
gpt
Who is this?
human
Don't you know, Connel? Why, I'm surprised!
gpt
Remember me, Connel?
human
Devers!
gpt
And the other two behind him-- stuttered Tom.
human
Cag and Monty!
gpt
Why, you dirty space crawler, cried Connel,
human
I'll get you if it's the last thing I do!
gpt
No, you won't, Major. Devers laughed.
human
The last thing you'll do is kiss a space torpedo. Then no more Major Blast-off Connel, no more whimpering Professor Hemmingwell, and most important, no more projectile ship!
gpt
It's no use, Major. I can't duck this one!
human
All hands brace for torpedo!