human
It's Nellie, as sure as anything, muttered Jack.
gpt
I wonder what's brought her over here. You don't imagine anything could have happened to Bessie or Mrs. Gleason--the Huns haven't been trying to bomb any 'Y' huts or hospitals lately, have they, Tom?
human
Not that I've heard, came the ready answer.
gpt
And besides, I had the pleasure of chatting with Nellie for a whole hour this morning. You see I got a bit anxious about you; was afraid you'd neglected to step over and get those cuts attended to as you'd promised; so to make sure I wandered across.
human
Of course you did! jeered Jack.
gpt
And if that excuse hadn't held water there were plenty more shots in the locker! But never mind; here's Nellie hurrying toward us. Doesn't she look rather serious, Tom?
human
We'll soon know what's in the wind,
gpt
You didn't expect to see me again so soon, I imagine, Tom,
human
No, I must say I didn't dream I'd have that pleasure, Nellie, replied the air pilot, as he took her hand in his and squeezed it.
gpt
But something unusual must have brought you all the way over here, I imagine.
human
Well, it was, Tom,
gpt
It isn't safe either, continued Tom,
human
It isn't about Bessie, I hope?
gpt
Bessie is perfectly well, she assured him;
human
Please explain what you mean by that?
gpt
I will, and in as few words as possible, she answered,