human
Everything's O.K.! she cried, as she burst open the door.
gpt
We can fly to Paris, Lou!
human
So you're ordering a Bellanca long-distance mono-plane?
gpt
Yes. Tonight! Oh, Mr. Eckers, from its pictures, from its description, it's absolutely marvelous. And as safe as an ocean-liner!
human
Safer! amended Louise,
gpt
Ocean-liners sometimes sink. But never a Bellanca!
human
We're going to be awfully careful and thorough about our preparations, Mr. Eckers, Linda explained, as she detached herself from Louise's arms, and sat down on the edge of his desk.
gpt
Just like Lindbergh!
human
Well, I hope you have Lindbergh's success, was the instructor's fervent wish.
gpt
But tell me, Miss Carlton, have you heard of any others who are planning to try for this prize?
human
Only one so far. She's in England now, having her plane built there, I believe.
gpt
Then you'll simply have to beat her! cried the man, enthusiastically.
human
It must be an American plane that wins. And American girls!
gpt
Of course some of our best aviatrices may compete,
human
You mean women like Amelia Earhart?
gpt
Yes.
human
Somehow I don't think she will, said Mr. Eckers.
gpt
Miss Earhart is too good a sport to take honors from a younger, less experienced flyer. She doesn't go out for sensational glory. She doesn't have to. She has already won her place.
human
But of course some of the younger girls may.
gpt
Yes. But you girls have a better chance than anybody, I think. Better prepared. Besides, the difficulty is going to be getting a suitable plane. It would be fool-hardy for anybody to take a chance in a plane that wasn't super-tested, and super-equipped. And few parents are going to give their consent, even if they can provide the money.... I believe your greatest opponent is this English girl.
human
Well, we're going to beat her!
gpt
When do you expect to go?
human
The twentieth of May, if the weather is right, replied Linda.
gpt
I believe in luck, and that was Lindy's lucky day.
human
And Linda Carlton's!