human
Don't ever hope for luck again! Dave finally broke the silence.
gpt
We've played out our string, Freddy. Nothing that ever happens from now on could possibly top this. My gosh, my gosh! I'm soaking wet with my own sweat. I thought I was going to fall into a fear faint for sure. And my hair is pure white, isn't it?
human
Grab hold of me, Dave, and hang on hard! Freddy said hoarsely.
gpt
I'm afraid I'll start running and keep running until I'm miles from this spot. Good grief, what luck! All we have to do is wait a bit, and then get invited right in there with them.
human
Sure! Dave muttered.
gpt
And then what, pal?
human
Quite! he murmured.
gpt
And then what? The beggars will no doubt have others in there with them. And what in the world can we do about it?
human
I don't know, yet, Dave grunted.
gpt
But--but we've got to do something, even if it's letting them have it in cold blood, Freddy. Major Barber wants them kidnapped, but--
human
Yes, of course! he got out with an effort.
gpt
It's war, and war's a beastly business. Still--
human
Me, too, pal, Dave said softly.
gpt
I hope with all my heart and soul we can figure some way. But one thing we're pledged to as loyal Commandos, Freddy. Those two go out of the war picture today, one way--or another.
human
If we have to wait any longer, Dave, I swear I'll fly apart in small pieces. This blasted suspense is getting me down something awful!
gpt
That makes two of us, he whispered.
human
But it's been only fifteen minutes, you know.
gpt
Fifteen years! Freddy corrected.
human
And look at that sun coming up! The more light around here, the tougher it's going to be for us, you know.
gpt
You're telling me? Dave murmured, and squinted at the first rays of dawn light stealing westward across the face of that part of France.
human
Swiping one of those Nazi planes in the dark is hard enough. But in broad daylight--well, let's not think about that little item. I sure wish, though, that--