human
The men at the air pump and the helpers tried to get him up, but they couldn't. He was stuck down there, and, as I said, they don't dare pull too hard for fear of cutting him in two, making a hole in the diving suit, or breaking the rope. They don't know what to do.
gpt
Why, this is terrible!
human
Yes, Miss, it certainly is. To think of that poor man, caught down under the water in some way and not able to be got up. Of course he can breathe, for the air hose is still working, and the men are at the pump constantly. But it's impossible to stand that pressure very long at a time, and he'll soon give out from exhaustion, if nothing else happens. They've sent for another diver, but, as I said, he'll be some time getting here, and then it may be too late.
gpt
Isn't there another diving suit to be had?
human
No,
gpt
Did you ever go down in a diving suit?
human
No, but I'd take a chance if they had one. However, as there isn't I can't. But perhaps----
gpt
Hello! exclaimed Joe,
human
I wonder what happened then?
gpt
Come with me and we'll find out, proposed the man.
human
I can take you over to the gate house where the diver's helpers are at work. I'm a member of the town water committee, he went on.
gpt
You folks are with the circus, aren't you?
human
Yes, Joe answered.
gpt
But we won't have much of a crowd at the afternoon show if they all stay here at the reservoir to see the diver rescued.
human
That's right, conceded Mr. Blair, as he said his name was.
gpt
But we'll go and see what happened. I can take you in all right.