human
I think he's going to get well,
gpt
You must only speak a few words to him, cautioned the specialist, who had performed such a rare and delicate operation, near the heart of the invalid.
human
He is very weak, Tom.
gpt
Tom--are you there?
human
Yes, dad,
gpt
They tell me you--you made a great trip to get Dr. Hendrix--broken bridge--came through the air with him. Is that right?
human
Yes, dad. But don't tire yourself. You must get well and strong.
gpt
I will, Tom. But tell me; did you go in--in the Humming-Bird?
human
Yes, dad.
gpt
How did she work?
human
Fine. Over a hundred, and the motor wasn't at its best.
gpt
That's good. Then you can go in the big race, and win.
human
No, I don't believe I'll go, dad.
gpt
Why not?
human
I--because--well, I don't want to.
gpt
Nonsense, Tom! I know; it's on my account. I know it is. But listen to me. I want you to go in! I want you to win that race! Never mind about me. I'm going to get well, and I'll recover all the more quickly if you win that race. Now promise me you'll go in it and--and--win!
human
I--I---,
gpt
Promise!
human
Promise!
gpt
I--I promise!
human
Now you must go, said Dr. Gladby to Tom.
gpt
He has talked long enough. He must sleep now, and get up his strength.
human
Will he get better?
gpt
We can't say for sure, was the answer.
human
We have great hopes.
gpt
I don't want to enter the race unless I know he is going to live,
human
No one can say for a certainty that he will recover, spoke the physician.
gpt
You will have to hope for the best, that is all, Tom. If I were you I'd go in the race. It will occupy your mind, and if you could send good news to your father it might help him in the fight for life he is making.
human
But suppose--suppose something happens while I am away?
gpt
You have a wireless outfit on your craft; haven't you?
human
Yes.
gpt
Then you can receive messages from here every hour if you wish. Garret Jackson, your engineer, can send them, and you can pick them up in mid-air if need be.
human
So I can! cried Tom.
gpt
I will go to the meet. I'll take the Humming-Bird apart at once, and ship it to Eagle Park. Unless Dr. Hendrix wants to go back in it,
human
No, spoke Dr. Gladby,
gpt
Dr. Hendrix is going to remain here for a few days, in case of an emergency. By that time the bridge will have been repaired, and he can go back by train. I gather, from what he said, that though he liked the air trip, he will not care for another one.
human
Very well,