human
What in the world are you doing, Joe? asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.
gpt
Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?
human
Hardly that,
gpt
Then what are you doing?
human
Practising deep breathing for my tank work. I'm going to try for the four-minute record to-day.
gpt
Are you really?
human
I don't say I'm going to do it, went on Joe, for he was anything but boastful.
gpt
But this seems a good day to make the attempt. It's clear and crisp after the rain, and I seem to be able to hold my breath longer on a day like this than when it's warm and muggy. So I thought I'd get in a little early practice before I got too loggy with a big breakfast.
human
A good idea, Helen said.
gpt
I'll wait for you and we'll eat together.
human
Thanks, remarked Joe.
gpt
But I'll be ten minutes yet, and your appetite may not stand such a delay.
human
Oh, yes, it will, laughed Helen.
gpt
I'll run over and see how Rosebud is while you finish your practice,