human
You know, he commented idly as he kept his eyes fixed on the tube,
gpt
I still can't figure out what's so different about these tubes. They're exactly the same as any others I've ever seen.
human
That's how much you know, Astro, snorted Roger.
gpt
Dave Barret said they were using a new duralumin alloy in the tubes.
human
Still doesn't look any different to me, persisted Astro.
gpt
And for us to spend four whole days out here testing them --he paused and shook his head--
human
What do you care? We're out in space, aren't we? Or would you rather be back on guard duty?
gpt
No, of course not, replied Astro.
human
But even space gets dull after a while with nothing to do. Barret sure gave us an old crate. Not even a long-range receiver aboard.
gpt
What do you want to listen to? snorted Roger.
human
Flight orders and all the rest of that rocket wash?
gpt
Be a relief to listen to somebody else beside you for a change, snapped Astro.
human
Anyhow, suppose something important happened. Suppose our orders were changed. How would we know about it?
gpt
What difference does it make? replied Roger.
human
We've got our orders--straight from Barret. As long as we follow them, we won't get into trouble.
gpt
For a change,
human
Now cut the griping and finish up out there!
gpt
O.K., sighed Astro.
human
That's enough on number one. Give me number two.