human
Yes, and no, Colonel.
gpt
H’m. That means something and nothing, I presume.
human
Exactly, sir, continued Keane, who acted the part of spokesman. Then, speaking more solemnly, and in lowered tones, he continued,
gpt
We are up against something abnormal; I had almost said something supernatural. When you recalled us we were hot on the trail of the man who, in my opinion, is behind this conspiracy.
human
You mean this Professor Weissmann?
gpt
I thought so. This man is evidently an evil genius of very high mental calibre, and he has determined, out of personal revenge for the defeat of Germany, to thwart the Allies, and in particular Great Britain.
human
He is a master-mind, and a highly dangerous personality; dangerous because he is so clever. And now that he has secured a few daring airmen for his tools, there is no end to the possibilities which his evil genius may accomplish before he and his crew are run to earth,
gpt
I know it, I know it--look here!
human
H’m! and there will be worse to follow,
gpt
Now, tell me briefly what you have found, Keane, after which we must get to work to devise some immediate plan to thwart these aerial brigands. But first take off your flying gear, and sit by the fire, for you must be hungry, tired and numbed after that cold night ride.
human
Thanks, Colonel, I will not refuse. It was indeed a cold ride, and we had no time to get refreshments before leaving the aerodrome at Cologne this evening,