human
Now that things are quiet again, he said,
gpt
I think we might talk a little. I promised our two American guests that they would find out the secret of this little beast, and now is as good a time as any.
human
I can get a saw to open it with,
gpt
Patience, Rick. First we must paint a background, so that we may see the whole picture. Where shall we begin? With Moustafa?
human
No co-operation? Then I shall begin. Boys, I regret to inform you that Mr. Kemel Moustafa is a member of a conspiracy to overthrow the United Arab Republic government.
gpt
His brothers also are in this conspiracy. He told you they were in Beirut, but he was not truthful. They are in jail, here in Cairo, awaiting trial. We picked up Ali the day before you arrived. We did not get Fuad until an hour before you visited him. The local people were nervous over the arrest. Many in that neighborhood support the Moustafas.
human
I'm not in it. You can't prove that I am.
gpt
Proof may be difficult. That is why you were allowed to remain at large while we collected your brothers. But, meanwhile, we have you on a charge of armed robbery, since you used a pistol to get the cat from our American friends a few minutes ago. He turned to the boys.
human
Talk of overthrowing a government probably sounds strange to you. It has been many years since the American government was in any danger of revolt.
gpt
We don't understand some of the foreign revolutions, Rick agreed.
human
But I suppose when a group isn't satisfied, it's apt to plot a revolution if there seems to be a chance of success.
gpt
That's right, Ben agreed.
human
Our country is much older than yours, historically, but actually it's much younger. The Republic is pretty new. Some of our dissatisfied citizens still think it's more efficient to make changes with bullets instead of ballots.
gpt
Why do they want to make changes? What kind of changes?
human
Many kinds. We have groups that think the monarchy ought to be restored. We have others who think our foreign policy is too neutral, or that it isn't neutral enough. And we also have people who don't like our currency controls because they prevent tremendous profits from speculation. There are other groups, too. All are minorities and the only way they can see to make rapid changes is to overthrow the government and set up their own.
gpt
Then you have revolutionaries plotting all over the place!
human
It's not quite that bad. Most groups have little support, and only one or two have any funds. It takes money for revolution, you know.