human
Hot dog! Dave cried happily, and boosted the speed up another ten miles.
gpt
I guess this is really it, this time, pal!
human
It won't be, if you hit a tree! Freddy cried, and grabbed for a strong hold as Dave took the next turn.
gpt
Be careful and stop playing speed demon. Five or ten minutes longer won't make any difference!
human
Will to me! Dave laughed, and held his speed rate.
gpt
Can't wait to find out what the Major has to say to us. Gosh! And I was beginning to think--! Oh well! Everything is wonderful, now. So why bother with the past?
human
Quite! Freddy snapped sarcastically.
gpt
Blast to the past. Just concentrate on this winding road, if you possibly can. I've got enough grey hairs, as it is.
human
What do you think it'll be, Freddy? Dave asked, ignoring his last remark.
gpt
I mean, what do you think he'll have to say to us?
human
Haven't the faintest idea, the English air ace replied.
gpt
But I have a feeling it won't be all sugar and honey. Everybody's been too deep down serious about things to suit my fancy. Particularly the Major's reference to the little extra job for us. We've been detailed little extra jobs before. Only they weren't _little_!
human
So what? Dave laughed.
gpt
Wouldn't be getting the wind up, would you, pal?
human
Certainly! Freddy threw at him.
gpt
And your gay eagerness doesn't fool me a bit. You're a little jittery inside yourself.
human
And how! Dave agreed instantly.
gpt
The heart's got a swell case of jitters, if you must know. Always like that when things are mysterious and unexplained. But war is no pink tea, hey, Freddy?
human
Not a bit of it! the English youth replied with feeling.
gpt
Our job, though, is to do the best we can--while we can.
human
Atta boy! Dave cried, and took a hand off the wheel to press his friend's knee.
gpt
The old fight, always. You're making me feel better, now. Bring on your mysterious assignment! What do Farmer and Dawson care?
human
I'd hate to tell you,