human
So you got here all right, did you?
gpt
Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across. I dread the voyage.
human
Submarines?
gpt
Oh, no, I wasn't thinking of them, answered the professor.
human
But I am anxious to get across, not only to begin my study of the effect of war noises on European insects, but to search for those two young ladies. I have been reading considerable about war conditions in France and Germany since Professor Petersen made me his part heir, and I fear the young ladies may have a hard time.
gpt
Yes, they are very likely to, assented Ned.
human
But until we get there we can't do anything to help them. However, we'll do our best for you and them when we do get there--if we have a chance--after getting a Hun or two,
gpt
That's right, said Mr. Snodgrass.
human
The winning of the war is the first consideration. I wish I were young enough to fight. But I have contributed to the Red Cross, to the Salvation Army, the Knights of Columbus and the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A.; and I've mailed every magazine I finished reading and sent over all the books I could spare.