human
Want to go on, or shall I take you home?
gpt
Take me on--anywhere--everywhere! Something inside will break loose if you don't.
human
You've about reached the limit, have you?
gpt
I rather have, the young man admitted.
human
I'm ashamed to own it.
gpt
You needn't be. It's a wonder you haven't reached it sooner; I should have. Well, if you stand this drive pretty well to-day you ought to come on fast. With that back, you may be thankful you're getting off as easily as you are.
human
I am thankful--everlastingly thankful. It's just--
gpt
I know. Blow off some of that steam; it won't hurt you. Here we are on the straight road. I'll open up and give you a taste of what poor Henley felt the first time his crippled body and his big, uncrippled spirit tasted the delight of 'Speed.' Remember?
human
Indeed I do. Oh, I'm not complaining. You understand that, Red?
gpt
Of course I understand--absolutely. And I understand that you need just what I say--to blow off a lot of steam. Hurt you or not, I'm going to let loose for a couple of miles and blow it off for you.