human
And the highest form of life there is a weed; a hideous monstrosity, shaped something like an octopus, and capable of the most horrible-- He stopped abruptly, remembering that one of his hearers was a woman.
gpt
Never mind about that now.
human
I think we will do well to investigate a planet which the Venusians call 'Sanus.' It belongs to the tremendous planetary family of the giant star Arcturus. I haven't read any details at all; I didn't want to know more than you. We can proceed with our discoveries on an equal footing.
gpt
But, objected Smith, recalling the previous methods,
human
Our knowledge of their planet's name and location, replied the doctor,
gpt
We ought to tell each other what we have in mind, so that we don't conflict.
human
Yes. For my part, said the doctor,
gpt
I'd like to get in touch with a being who is mildly rebellious; not a violent radical, but a philosophical revolutionist. I don't care what sort of a creature he, she, or it may be, so long as the mind is in revolt against whatever injustice may exist.
human
Then I, stated Smith,
gpt
You say, doc, that you know nothing further about Sanus than what you've already told us?
human
I was about to mention that. The Venusians say that conditions are reversed from what we found on Capellette. Instead of Sanus being ruled by a small body of autocrats, it is--ruled by the working class!
gpt
Under the circumstances, said Van,
human
I'll take something different from what I got last time. No imperiousness this trip. He smiled grimly.
gpt
There was a time when I used to take orders. Suppose you call my choice 'subordinacy.'
human
How very noble of you! gibed Billie.
gpt
My idea is supremacy, and plenty of it! I want to get in touch with the man higher up--the worker who is boss of the whole works! She flashed a single glance at her husband, then threw herself back in her chair.
human
Go ahead!