human
Tom! gasped Tiny, his eyes wide with shock.
gpt
You know what happened?
human
What?
gpt
Roger and Astro--
human
Didn't you see them?
gpt
Naw, I couldn't. They wouldn't let me.
human
Who wouldn't let you?
gpt
The guards.
human
What guards? What are you talking about, Tiny?
gpt
The guards at the jail! Roger and Astro are on the enlisted man's work gang for six months!
human
Now you hurry home, Tiny, and don't tell anyone you've seen me!
gpt
O.K., Tom, replied the boy.
human
But what does it all mean?
gpt
I wish I knew, said Tom grimly.
human
And when I find out, Tiny, I promise you I'll let you know.