human
Did you hear what I heard, pal?
gpt
I don't know, he said in a rather vacant tone.
human
I could be mistaken. This could be just some crazy nightmare.
gpt
It is, Dave grunted, and switched his gaze to Major Barber.
human
Only the nightmare part hasn't arrived yet. You're--you're not kidding, sir?
gpt
No, Dawson, he said.
human
That was straight from the shoulder. But I don't blame you for going into a tail spin. I'll admit it's quite an order to hand out.
gpt
Quite an order, he says! Dave mumbled, and shook his head.
human
You wouldn't want us to pick up Adolf Hitler for good measure, would you, Major?
gpt
That would be nice, he said,
human
Thanks, Dave grinned.
gpt
For a moment, I thought it was something that was really going to be tough. One question, though. I take it that von Staube and von Gault have agreed? They won't put up any objections when Freddy and I pop into their H.Q. and say, 'Let's go, boys'?
human
Darned if I didn't lose that wire I got from them, okaying the whole business! he said in mock seriousness.
gpt
I guess you'll just have to take my word for it that everything is all arranged. All this kidding aside, though, if you two fellows think--
human
Just a minute, sir! Freddy spoke up sharply.
gpt
That's just the point. I'm not yet back where I _can_ think. But if you're imagining that we're refusing this _little_ extra job, please dismiss it from your mind at once. Personally, I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world.
human
And you can say that again for me, pal! Dave echoed. Then, looking at the Major,
gpt
You just simply threw a curve when we were expecting a high, hard one. Heck, sir! We're all for the idea. Freddy and I have a little motto we try to stick to. It's: We'll try anything once, and maybe twice. So forget it. Count us in. I've heard of tougher assignments, though I don't just remember where, or when!