human
I wonder how I can find out what I want to know? mused Tom one afternoon, when he had done considerable work on the Humming-Bird.
gpt
I certainly ought to do it soon, so as to be able to stop Andy if he's infringing on my patents. Yet, I don't see how--
human
Bless my toothpick! I know the way, Eradicate, my good fellow. It isn't necessary for you to come. As long as Tom Swift is out there, I'll find him. Bless my horizontal rudder! I'm anxious to see what progress he's made. I'll find him, if he's about!
gpt
Yes, sah, he's right in dere, spoke the colored man.
human
He's workin' on dat Dragon Fly of his.
gpt
Mr. Damon! exclaimed Tom in delight, at the sound of his friend's voice.
human
I believe he can help me get evidence against Andy Foger. I wonder I didn't think of it before! The very thing! I'll do it!
gpt
Bless my dark-lantern! Where are you, Tom? called Mr. Damon as he entered the dim shed where the somewhat frail-appearing aeroplane loomed up in the semi-darkness, for it was afternoon, and rather cloudy.
human
Where are you?
gpt
Here! called the young inventor.
human
I'm glad to see you! Come in!
gpt
Ah! there it is, eh? exclaimed the odd man, as he looked at the aeroplane, for there had been much work done on it since he had last seen it.
human
Bless my parachute, Tom! But it looks as though you could blow it over.
gpt
It's stronger than it seems, replied the lad.
human
But, Mr. Damon, I've got something very important to talk to you about.
gpt
And what is it you wish me to do?
human
Work up some clues against Andy Foger.
gpt
Good! I'll do it! I'd like to get ahead of that bully and his father, who once tried to wreck the bank I'm interested in. I'll help you, Tom! I'll play detective! Let me see--what disguise shall I assume? I think I'll take the part of a tramp. Bless my ham sandwich! That will be the very thing. I'll get some ragged clothes, let my beard grow again--you see I shaved it off since my last visit--and I'll go around to the Foger place and ask for work. Then I can get inside the shed and look around. How's that for a plan?
human
It might be all right, agreed Tom,
gpt
Bless my fingernails! Why not?
human
Oh, well, it isn't very pleasant to go around in ragged clothes.
gpt
Don't mind about me. I'll do it.