human
Well, Tom, how goes it? asked Ned one day when he came over to call on his chum.
gpt
Are you ready to accept contracts for putting out skyscraper blazes in all big cities?
human
Not yet, was the answer.
gpt
But I'm going to make another attempt, Ned.
human
You mean another experiment?
gpt
Yes, I have evolved a new combination of chemicals, using something of the carbonate idea as a basis. I found that I couldn't get away from that, much as I wanted to. But my application is entirely new, at least I hope it will prove so.
human
When are you going to try it?
gpt
Right away. All I have to do is to put the chemicals in the metal tank.
human
Then I'd better get my leather suit on,
gpt
Oh, we aren't going up in any airship,
human
Why, I thought you were going to test your aerial fire fighting dingus!
gpt
So I am. But I want to stay on the ground and watch the effect on the blaze as the tank bursts and scatters the chemical fluid.
human
Then you want me, and perhaps Mr. Damon to take the stuff up in the machine? Excuse me. I don't believe I care to run an airship myself.
gpt
No, went on Tom,