human
Fine! exclaimed Jack.
gpt
He's here on deck, and perhaps everything may be all right yet.
human
That you, Tom, Jack?
gpt
Hello, Beverly! Jack burst out impulsively.
human
We've come all the way by air. What's going on around here; nothing serious happened, I hope?
gpt
Rest easy on that score, boys,
human
Then the machine is still ready for business, is it?
gpt
In apple-pie order, down to the last drop of juice, and ready to do the builders proud. But I'm mighty glad to see you, boys, I surely am. Afraid there'd be some hitch at the last minute from your end.
human
And, said Tom, wringing the other's hand,
gpt
Jack has been picturing all sorts of terrible things happening to you and the plane here, near Dunkirk. He's as happy as a clam at high tide right now, I assure you.
human
You bet I am!
gpt
Why, hello! who's this but my English cousin, Major Denning?
human
Thought it best to steer them to you, and take no chances of a miss, explained the officer.
gpt
Besides, to tell you the truth, I fancied seeing you start off on your long contemplated trip to wake up Berlin. Once I was in hopes I might even have the opportunity of accompanying you. I've a score to settle with the beast for knocking a hole in my London house and frightening my aunt almost into fits. At least you'll let me wish you _bon voyage_, Beverly.