human
I think everything is ready, said Tom, when he had taken a last look over his craft, making sure that all the chemical grenades were in place.
gpt
If you will be ready, gentlemen, we will take our places and start in about half an hour, he added.
human
I want to say goodbye to my father, and cheer up Rad--if I can.
gpt
The doctor will know tomorrow, will he?
human
Yes. And I'm sorry I will not be here to listen to the report, said Tom.
gpt
Though I am almost afraid to receive it, he added in a low voice.
human
I shall blame myself if Rad is to go through the remainder of his life blind.
gpt
It couldn't be helped, said Ned.
human
We'll hope for the best.
gpt
Yes, agreed Tom,
human
he went on, turning to Mr. Baxter,
gpt
Bless my prosecuting attorney, no! exclaimed Mr. Damon.
human
Those are the slickest scoundrels I ever tackled! They're like a flea. Once you think you have them where you want them, and they're on the other side of the table, skipping around.
gpt
I've about given up, said Mr. Baxter, in discouraged tones.
human
I guess my dye formulae are gone forever.
gpt
Don't say that! exclaimed Tom.
human
Once I get this fire matter off my hands, I'm going to tackle the problem myself. We'll either make those fellows sorry they ever meddled in this matter, or we'll get up a new combination of dyes that will put them out of business!
gpt
Bless my Easter eggs, I'm glad to hear you talk that way!
human
Well, Rad, I'll expect to see you up and around when I get back,
gpt
Oh, is yo' goin', Massa Tom?
human
Yes. I'm going to try out a new scheme of mine--the fire extinguisher, you know.
gpt
De same one whut fizzed up, an'--an' busted me in de eyes, Massa Tom?
human
Yes, Rad, I'm sorry to say, it's the same one.
gpt
Oh, shucks now, Massa Tom! whut's use worryin'? laughed Rad.
human
I suah will be all right when yo' gits back. De doctor man--de 'pill man' dat giant calls him--says I'll suah be better.
gpt
Of course you will, declared Tom, but his heart sank when he saw Mrs. Baggert remove the bandages and he caught sight of Rad's burned face and the eyes that had to be kept closed if ever they were again to look on the sunshine and flowers.
human
And when I come back, Rad, I'll stage a little fire for your benefit, and show you how quickly I can put it out.
gpt
Ha! dat's whut I wants to see, Massa Tom, I suah does like to see fires! chuckled Eradicate.
human
Mah ole mule, Boomerang--does yo' 'member him, Massa Tom?
gpt
Of course, Rad!
human
Well, Boomerang he liked fires, too. Liked 'em so much I jest couldn't git him past 'em lots ob times I But run 'long, Massa Tom. Yo' ain't got no time to waste on an ole culled man whut's seen his best days. Yas-sir, I reckon I'se seen mah best days,
gpt
Oh, don't talk like that! cried Tom, as cheerfully as he could.
human
You've got a lot of work in you yet, Rad. Hasn't he, Koku?
gpt
Rad good man--him an' me do lots work--next week mebby,
human
That's the way to talk!