human
I must learn to fly, he cried.
gpt
I must master that. I pity all poor souls who have died without this opportunity. The sweet swift air! It is the most wonderful experience in the world.
human
You will find our new times full of wonderful experiences, said Lincoln.
gpt
I do not know what you will care to do now. We have music that may seem novel.
human
For the present, said Graham,
gpt
There is, I believe, said Lincoln.
human
But for you--! If you would like to occupy yourself with that, we can make you a sworn aeronaut to-morrow.
gpt
And as for affairs, he asked abruptly.
human
How are things going on?
gpt
Ostrog will tell you that to-morrow, he said.
human
Everything is settling down. The Revolution accomplishes itself all over the world. Friction is inevitable here and there, of course; but your rule is assured. You may rest secure with things in Ostrog's hands.
gpt
Would it be possible for me to be made a sworn aeronaut, as you call it, forthwith--before I sleep? said Graham, pacing.
human
Then I could be at it the very first thing to-morrow again....
gpt
It would be possible, said Lincoln thoughtfully.
human
Quite possible. Indeed, it shall be done. He laughed.
gpt
I came prepared to suggest amusements, but you have found one for yourself. I will telephone to the aeronautical offices from here and we will return to your apartments in the Wind-Vane Control. By the time you have dined the aeronauts will be able to come. You don't think that after you have dined you might prefer--?
human
Yes,
gpt
We had prepared a show of dancers--they have been brought from the Capri theatre.
human
I hate ballets, said Graham, shortly.
gpt
Always did. That other--. That's not what I want to see. We had dancers in the old days. For the matter of that, they had them in ancient Egypt. But flying--
human
True, said Lincoln.
gpt
Though our dancers--
human
They can afford to wait, said Graham;
gpt
You have the world to choose from, said Lincoln;