human
How does the exhibit look, Toby? Have they got it right?
gpt
Pretty good, Uncle Angus, said the lad seriously.
human
They got the Mexican and Black Hawk War units mixed up, but I guess we can't blame them for that.
gpt
I guess we can't, said MacReedy. He turned to the General, added,
human
Now, sir, what can I do for you? Or need I ask?
gpt
I have a hunch you know pretty well what I'm after, said the General.
human
My predecessor must have given you some idea.
gpt
I've been afraid of this, said MacReedy with a sigh.
human
It's what I deserve for trying to show off to Toby.
gpt
I don't understand,
human
I was trying to show Toby how good I was, he said, ruffling the boy's curly hair.
gpt
Then, when I got that seventy-five AA-gun doped out ahead of time--and it proved correct--I had to go one step further. I should never have let the model out of the house.
human
I'd like to see your workshop,
gpt
Come along.