human
You aren't taking any chances, are you, Tom?
gpt
What do you mean?
human
I mean you seem to have enough of the liquid 'fire-discourager' to douse any blaze that was ever started.
gpt
No use sending a boy on a man's errand, said Tom.
human
I'm counting on you to go with me, Ned--you and Mr. Baxter. We leave this afternoon for Denton.
gpt
I'll be with you. Couldn't pass up a chance like that. But here comes Koku, and it looks as if he had something on his mind.
human
Oh, Master Tom! the big man exclaimed when he had got the attention of the young inventor.
gpt
Rad--he--he--
human
Has anything happened? asked Tom, quickly.
gpt
No, not yet. But dat pill man--he say by tomorrow he know if Rad ever will see sunshine more!
human
Oh, the doctor says he'll be able to decide about Rad's eyesight tomorrow, does he?
gpt
Yes. What so pill man say,
human
Um, mused Tom,
gpt
I wish I were going to be here, but I don't see how I can. I must give this test.