human
I certainly don't care for that woman!
gpt
Miss Hulbert?
human
Yes. You might think she were the one and only queen of the air! And it's all so silly. Imagine Lindbergh or Amelia Earhart talking like that!
gpt
Still, she has a lot of experience on all of us, admitted Linda.
human
But I don't believe what she says about ground schools. Why, Ted Mackay----
gpt
Have you heard from him lately, Linda?
human
About a week ago. He wants us to go to a school in St. Louis, where he says they give a most thorough course.
gpt
Sure it isn't because that will be near Kansas City--where he is?
human
Oh no, I wouldn't believe that of Ted. He is seriously interested in my career--yours too, for I told him that you might go with me.
gpt
Might! repeated Louise, settling back in her seat to enjoy the ride, for it was a lovely day, and there was no top over the car.
human
Nobody could stop me now--after this afternoon! We're going to beat Bess Hulbert to it, and get that prize!
gpt
Lou, if we only could! You know how I've talked of flying the ocean before. Are you still game?
human
Absolutely! But we wouldn't dare take a chance in your Pursuit, would we?
gpt
No, of course not. What I'd like to get is a Model J Bellanca--it's made especially for that purpose. Take off early next May--the very day Lindy flew, if the weather happens to be right.
human
Where would we ever get the money for such a plane? asked Louise, incredulously.
gpt
It would cost thousands of dollars.
human
Yes, I know. I talked to Daddy this morning, and if he decides to let me try it, he won't mind the money. But don't breathe a word of this to anybody! I wouldn't want Miss Hulbert to hear of it; she'd only make all manner of fun of us.
gpt
Suppose she should get that prize, remarked Louise.
human
Can you imagine her in Paris, Linda? Representing American Girlhood! Why, it might start a war with the French!
gpt
Now, Lou, you're exaggerating too much. She isn't as disagreeable as all that.
human
She is. She's even worse. But of course I won't say a word about our plan, except to mother and dad. And maybe I won't work hard at school, to get my own license!
gpt
That's the spirit!
human
Linda! Look how low that plane's flying! exclaimed the other, as the girls got out of the car.
gpt
And look at the way she's tilting!
human
The pilot must be crazy! Why, that's only a few hundred feet up. Come on, Lou, something is likely to happen! Let's get into the house.