human
And I didn't understand, either, said Helen softly as she and Joe walked away, together.
gpt
I thought you might be wasting your money foolishly. Oh, Joe, I am so happy!
human
What does it all mean?
gpt
It just means that when I knew Benny needed an operation I began saving my salary to pay for it, since I knew he couldn't, said Joe.
human
I made him that promise, and I also promised to send to his mother each week what he had been in the habit of sending her. So, in spite of earning a big salary, I didn't have much of it for myself.
gpt
I see,
human
When the first doctor said there was no chance, even with an operation, for Benny's recovery, I was discouraged. But when the diver's physician talked to me I had more hope, and I got him to engage the specialist for Benny. He took charge of all the arrangements, and now the good news comes. Benny will recover and can again be the tank actor.
gpt
I don't know about that, he said.
human
Of course, we'll take Benny back, but he may have to get a new act. We don't want to give you up--you and your seal. The circus needs you.
gpt
To tell you the truth, said Joe,
human
I am thinking of giving it up.
gpt
Giving it up!
human
Yes. I don't want what happened to Benny to happen to me. I'll finish out the season with you, of course, but after that----
gpt
What are you going to do?
human
I'm planning some new turns, Joe said. And those of you who are interested in them and in Joe Strong are invited to follow his fortunes in the next volume of this series, to be called:
gpt
Joe Strong on the High Wire; Or, Motor-Cycle Perils of the Air.
human
Well, we sure will hate to lose you, said Jim Tracy,
gpt
So am I,
human
Pretty nearly time to start,
gpt
Yes, agreed Joe.
human
And I'm going to try for the long record this afternoon--as long as when I was in the reservoir with diver Tom Rand.
gpt
Good! exclaimed Jim Tracy.
human
I hope you do it.