human
And, say, that reminds me, he pointed to a square of vellum which hung on a stretcher in the corner.
gpt
Take that over to the big library on the North Side and tell 'em it's a present from us. It's that map Vincent Ardmore gave me. It's worth a thousand dollars, but such maps are not safe outside a library. Tell 'em to put it on ice,
human
Curlie, he wrinkled his brow, as he took a seat,
gpt
I thought there might be. Sends on 1200, doesn't he?
human
Yes, how did you know so much?
gpt
Part of my job.
human
But you've been away.
gpt
Radiophone whispers travel far.
human
Well, said the colonel, settling down to business,
gpt
Alaska's in a bad way. This fellow doesn't confine himself to 1200 up there. He uses all sorts of wave lengths; seems to take pleasure in mussing up important government communications and even more in breaking in on Munson.
human
Munson, the Arctic explorer.
gpt
Yes. He's making a try for the Pole. Much depends upon his keeping in touch with the outside world and this crank or crook seems determined that he shall not.
human
Why don't they catch him?
gpt
I thought, he said slowly after a moment,
human
Would I? exclaimed Curlie, jumping to his feet.
gpt
Try me! Can I take Joe along?
human
As you like. Better get off pretty promptly; say day after to-morrow.
gpt
Never fear. We'll be off on time.
human
Alaska! Alaska! Curlie murmured after a time,
gpt
Alaska and the Yukon trail, for of course it will be that. It's too late for the boats. And that reminds me, I made a promise to Gladys Ardmore. Only one night left.