human
What's the trouble now? asked Tom.
gpt
At least I assume there has been some trouble, he went on.
human
If I am wrong--
gpt
No, you are right, unfortunately, said Mr. Baxter gloomily.
human
The trouble is that everything I do is a failure. Up to a little while ago I thought I might succeed, in spite of Field and Melling's theft of the formulae from me. I made a purple dye the other day, and tested it today. It was a miserable failure, and it got on my nerves. I came to see if you could help me.
gpt
In what way?
human
Well, I need better laboratory facilities, the man went on.
gpt
I know you have been very kind to me, Mr. Swift, and it seems like an imposition to ask for more. But I need a different lot of chemicals, and they cost money. I also need some different apparatus. You have it in your big laboratory. That wouldn't cost you anything. But of course to go out and buy what I need--
human
Oh I guess we can stand that, can't we, Dad? asked Tom, with a genial smile.
gpt
You may have free access to our big laboratory, Mr. Baxter, and I'll see that you get what chemicals you need.
human
Oh, thank you! exclaimed the inventor.
gpt
Now I believe I shall succeed in spite of those rascals. Just think, Mr. Swift! They have started a big new dye factory.
human
So I have heard,
gpt
And I'm almost sure they're using the secret formulae they stole from me! exclaimed Mr. Baxter.
human
But I'll get the best of them yet! I'll invent a better dye than they ever can, even if they use the secrets the old Frenchman gave me. All I need is a better place to work and all the chemicals at my disposal.
gpt
Then we'll try to help you,
human
And if I can do anything let me know, put in Mr. Swift.
gpt
I shall be glad to get in the harness again, Tom!
human
Well, if you're so anxious to work, Dad, why not give me a hand with my fire extinguisher chemical? asked Tom.
gpt
I haven't been able to hit on the solution, somehow or other.
human
Perhaps I may be able to give you a hint or two after I get settled down,
gpt
I shall be glad of any assistance you can give, replied Tom Swift.
human
And now I'm going to start right in. Dad, you can make the arrangements for Mr. Baxter to use our big laboratory. And let him have credit for any chemicals he needs. Have them put on my bill, for I am buying a lot myself.
gpt
I'll never forget this,