human
Has anything happened since you telephoned me?
gpt
Nothing, Doctor. I followed your instructions and also assembled a crew of men with excavating tools.
human
You're improving, Carnes. This is Dr. Lassen. This is a little out of your line. Doctor, but you may see something familiar. What does it look like to you?
gpt
Not like an earthquake, Bird, at all events. Offhand I would say that a huge cavern had been washed in the earth and the ground had caved in.
human
It looks that way. If you are right, we should find running water if we dig deep enough. Have you been down in the hole, Carnes?
gpt
No, Doctor.
human
Then that's the first thing to do. You have ropes, of course?