human
Linda darling, haven't you guessed what it is all about? he demanded, bending over so close to her that his face almost touched hers.
gpt
I love you! I've always loved you! I want you to give up this fool air school, and marry me. Elope with me! Tonight!
human
Why, Ralph, you're talking of something impossible! she said, hurt at the very idea.
gpt
Imagine your father--my Aunt Emily--if we eloped!... I never did think elopements were romantic--only selfish, when you consider the folks at home. Besides, you have college to finish----
human
I could chuck it! he interrupted, putting his arm about her slender shoulders, and drawing her closer to him.
gpt
Please! I'll buy you a new plane----
human
Now Ralph! she laughed, and rose quickly to her feet.
gpt
Don't try to bribe me. No--positively no!
human
But you do like me?
gpt
Yes. Heaps.
human
Not love?
gpt
I don't care for any man in that way,
human
Are you sure you don't love Ted Mackay?
gpt
Oh, no! I have always admired him for his ability. But I don't love him.... No, I'm only in love with aviation.
human
I may ask you again?
gpt
When you graduate from college, yes.
human
Two and a half years to wait!
gpt
If I'm not lost in the ocean in the meanwhile,
human
Linda, that reminds me-- He pulled her down to the bench again.
gpt
I know you're counting on trying for that prize--oh, don't deny it, for I saw the excitement in your eyes that day Bob Hulbert made the announcement--but I don't think you can hope to win, even if you do get hold of another plane.... I'm afraid that Hulbert woman is going to beat you to it.
human
Why, Ralph?
gpt
Because I believe she's planning to fly soon.
human
What with?
gpt
She's gone to England to have a special plane made.... I'll tell you a secret, if you promise not to breathe it to Kitty that I told you: Sis lent her her pearls, so that Miss Hulbert could raise a loan for the price of the plane.
human
Oh, no!
gpt
Yes, she did. I saw Miss Hulbert take away a box yesterday, and I questioned Kitty. So she told me why.
human
Then, concluded Linda, dolefully,
gpt
I guess that settles it!
human
So you might as well give up aviation and marry me!
gpt
Forget it, Ralph! Then, deliberately assuming a light-hearted manner again, she added,
human
Come on back and dance.... But remember--no more cutting in!