human
What is so funny, Uncle John?
gpt
I was just thinking what your mothers would say if they knew where we were going, was the reply;
human
What did you tell mother? Where did you say we were going?
gpt
I told her we were going out--I didn't say where, was the answer.
human
I'm something of a strategist myself, you know.
gpt
I see you are,
human
Now I want you boys to understand that I am under your orders, said Uncle John.
gpt
You are older heads at this game than I am. I am willing to obey orders.
human
Which is the first essential of every good soldier,
gpt
By the way, said Uncle John, patting his pocket,
human
I hope not, said Hal,
gpt
Have you formed any definite plan?
human
Well, no, was the reply.
gpt
We shall have to let events shape themselves.
human
Which is the best plan, after all,
gpt
The first thing, said Hal,
human
And how are you going to do that?
gpt
Simple, replied Hal.
human
I'll go up and ask.
gpt
Is Herr Robard in?
human
I have an important message for him, said Hal.
gpt
When shall I find him in?
human
Are you the messenger Herr Robard expects?
gpt
From the Wilhelmstrasse.
human
Good, said the man, nodding his pleasure.
gpt
I am instructed to tell you to come back at a little before ten o'clock.
human
Will Herr Robard be here then?
gpt
Possibly not, but you can wait.
human
I shall be here,
gpt
I was beginning to fear something had happened to you,
human
What luck?
gpt
Better than could be expected,
human
And who do you suppose this messenger is?
gpt
A German secret agent,
human
That was the first thought that flashed through my head when he asked me who I was, which is the reason I took a long chance and mentioned the Wilhelmstrasse.
gpt
You seem to have hit the nail on the head,
human
Which was luck,
gpt
Or quick wit,
human
Well, said Chester,