human
What was the big idea of giving me such a case of heart failure? he demanded of his pal.
gpt
Holy smoke! That little business took fifteen years off my life, if it took a day. In future, don't do that to me, see?
human
You think I was just having sport? he snorted.
gpt
Far from it, my lad. I missed my man completely. A blasted good pilot he was, too. Next thing I knew two of them had me all wrapped up and were ready to send me some place I had no fancy to go to. Much, much too close for comfort, so the only thing I could do was fake being hit and spin the bus downward. That at least threw off their aim a bit. And when I pulled out and up in the last second, they were--
human
Well, the remaining blighter was too surprised to do anything about stopping me, he said.
gpt
But thanks for taking care of that other beggar. I might not have surprised both of them. Fact is, I fancy you saved my life again, old thing. I'm grateful.
human
You should get tossed in the duck pond for giving me such a scare! Dave growled, but softened it with a grin.
gpt
Well, here's England. Aren't you going to drop down and kiss the ground, or something? _This_ is England, Freddy!
human
Yes, England again, he whispered softly.
gpt
How wonderful to return to it from uncivilized lands where they eat raw things and call them hot dogs, and talk through their teeth, and drive ninety miles an hour even to funerals! Yes, blessed England! It's like being reborn. Like--like--
human
Like waking up from a beautiful dream! Dave snapped, and waved a hand at the sky that was now overcast.
gpt
See? No sun over here! And just thirty minutes off shore we had plenty of it. What have the weather gods got against you English guys, anyway?