human
Mr. President, went on the operative earnestly,
gpt
I am responsible to the American people for your safety. I beg you to follow my advice.
human
Very well, Carnes, replied the President,
gpt
I'll put myself in your hands for the present. What is your program?
human
Your route is well known. Other attempts may be planned since this one failed. Let me have you transferred incognito to another train and hurried through to Washington secretly. I am going to drop off and go back. That earthquake needs to be looked into.
gpt
My desertion of the stricken area will not be favorably regarded. If I sneak away secretly as though in fear, it will be bad for the public morale.
human
We'll let the special go through. No one need know that you have left it.
gpt
Well--I guess you're right. What are you going to do about it?
human
My first move will be to summon Dr. Bird from Washington.
gpt
That's a good move. You'd better have him bring Dr. Lassen with him. Lassen is a great volcano and earthquake specialist, you know.
human
I will, sir. If you will get ready to drop off at the next connecting point, I'll send Haggerty and Bemis with you. The rest of the party can remain on the special.
gpt
All right, Carnes, if you insist.