human
It doesn't seem possible, Ned, that we have made as much as that this past year. And this, as I understand it, doesn't include what was taken from the wreck of the Pandora?
gpt
You really didn't get anything to speak of out of your undersea search, Tom, replied the young financial manager,
human
I should say so! exclaimed Tom.
gpt
Whew! he whistled,
human
I didn't think I was worth that much.
gpt
Well, you've earned it, every cent, with the inventions of yourself and your father.
human
And I might add that we wouldn't have half we earn if it wasn't for the shrewd way you look after us, Ned, said Tom, with a warm smile at his friend.
gpt
I appreciate the way you manage our affairs; for, though I have had some pretty good luck with my searchlight, wizard camera, war tank and other contraptions, I never would have been able to save any of the money they brought in if it hadn't been for you.
human
Well, that's what I'm here for,
gpt
I appreciate that, began Tom Swift.
human
And I want to say, Ned--