human
Well, now I'm ready to go back with you, Babson, announced Joe.
gpt
It sure was good of you to bring me on the machine. Only for that I couldn't have made that tank test and gotten back in time. As it is now, I'll have an hour or so to spare.
human
Yes, a motor-cycle is handy for getting anywhere in a hurry, said Babson.
gpt
Why don't you buy mine and work it in your tank act?
human
I don't see how I could, laughed Joe.
gpt
But I don't know but that it would be a good thing to have, anyhow. I could take rides about the country.
human
You and your wife--when you get one, added Babson.
gpt
I'll let you have this machine cheap, for I'm in want of cash just now. It's in good shape, I'll guarantee that, though it is rather travel-stained. I've ridden about on it a lot lately, following up circuses and Wild West outfits looking for work. What do you say?
human
It sure is going some to get a trained seal and a gasoline craft all in one day, laughed Joe, as he completed the transaction.
gpt
I don't know which one will give me the most trouble.
human
I'm coming on, he congratulated himself.
gpt
I guess that motor-cycle ride to-day did me good. I must take more. And when I get my performing seal in the water with me--well, I can ask for more money for the act. It'll be worth it, and I'll need it, for I'll have some expenses I didn't have before.
human
Is that what you've been saving your money for?
gpt
No, Joe said.
human
Both the seal and the motor-cycle were accidents, so to speak. Do you think you'd like to ride with me?
gpt
I certainly would. And I'm anxious to see the seal.