human
Of course that puts a different look on it, but you really ought to be more careful, Schiller. I'm as sober as a judge, man; Harden's standing by me now and he'll tell you the same in a minute.
gpt
He told me so; but I was bound to take notice of what I heard. We can't risk the life of one of our best airmen and the loss of our newest type of bus----
human
Don't talk rot, man. I was never fitter in my life than I am at this moment. I've just arranged with Harden to prove that by taking up one of the old ones here.
gpt
Eh? What's that?
human
Don't fool like that. Of course I'm not. Just a little spin round to show him that I can take charge of No. 14 all right.
gpt
You'd better not do that, Vibach.
human
Of course he does, man. Do you think he doesn't know enough to tell whether a man's drunk or sober. I can't make you out.
gpt
Wait till I come over, Vibach. I can't get away directly; but I'll be with you in about an hour.
human
That shows which you're thinking of most, the bus or the pilot. But all the same I'm glad you approve the scheme. I don't want----
gpt
Let me speak to Harden a moment, he burst in very sharply.
human
I've forgotten something I want to tell him.
gpt
Of course I'll be careful, you silly ass.
human
Did you hear what I said, Vibach? he demanded in the tone of impatient authority.
gpt
Tell Harden to speak to me at once.
human
Has that mechanic of mine turned up?