human
It is of no consequence at all. My people will put it right in a few minutes, he declared, little guessing what those few minutes meant to me.
gpt
What I had to say to Captain Schiller can quite well wait until he arrives,
human
He may be a bit put out, but I'll explain that it was my fault entirely. He reckons to be over in about an hour, I said as we returned to the field;
gpt
I am only too pleased to be of any service, I assure you. I myself should be quite prepared to deliver No. 14 to you; but I hope you'll understand my position.
human
Certainly, Harden, certainly. Just as clearly as I do my own. I shouldn't think of taking it until he comes. He's a good man to keep in with; a bit crochetty, but influential. It placed you in a nasty fix, and you couldn't do otherwise than you have.
gpt
It's a great relief to me to hear you say that, and please don't talk about obligation.
human
That's all right; but Schiller's a useful man to oblige. What sort of a plane is this?
gpt
An old type, but quite reliable. We use it for lessons chiefly. The petrol tank filled, Max?
human
Yes, sir; but there's something wrong with the engine; keeps missing fire,
gpt
Take long to put right, Max?
human
Can't exactly say, sir. I can't quite get at the mischief yet.
gpt
Let's have a look at her,