human
My home isn't more than a mile from here, he said,
gpt
and his face clouded over,
human
I forgot. I discharged my chauffeur the other day, and I have not had time as yet to engage another. I don't know whom I could get to drive the car. I can't do it on account of my broken arm.
gpt
Shucks, that's too bad, said Reddy, in a disappointed tone,
human
If Mr. Clarke wouldn't be afraid to trust the car to me, he said,
gpt
I know how to drive, and I can promise we will take the best care of it. I know that car fore and aft, from radiator to taillight.
human
Why, certainly, go as far as you like, said Mr. Clarke, heartily.
gpt
If you are sure you can handle it I will be only too glad to let you have it. Nothing I can do will repay a thousandth part of what I owe you boys.
human
You're sure you're capable of handling a car, are you, Wilson? inquired the trainer, with a searching look.
gpt
I don't want to take a chance on getting mixed up in any more wrecks to-day. The one we've had already will satisfy me for some time to come.
human
Watch me, was all Bert said, but Dick and Tom both chimed in indignantly,
gpt
I guess you don't know whom we have with us, said Tom,
human
That's right, confirmed Dick.
gpt
Bert's some demon chauffeur, Reddy. Believe me, we'll have to move some, too, if we expect to get to D---- in time for the game. Why! he exclaimed, glancing at his watch,
human
Why, I guess it must be from fifty to fifty-five miles. You'll have to burn up the road to get there in anything like time,
gpt
That's easy, returned the latter,
human
More than that, he said,
gpt
Never fear, said Bert, confidently.
human
You may be sure I will take no unnecessary chances. I don't feel as though I wanted to die yet awhile.
gpt
All right, said Mr. Clarke, and proceeded to give them directions on the shortest way to reach his home. When he had finished, Reddy sang out,
human
All right, boys, let's get a move on. Double quick now! We haven't a minute to lose.