human
Here it is, Professor, he said.
gpt
All ready to go. But I had a little trouble fitting that coil where the blueprints called for it.
human
Why? Barret demanded.
gpt
I designed that coil myself. Isn't it a little odd that a coil I designed, and the professor O.K.'d, should not fit?
human
I don't care who designed it, said Troy easily.
gpt
It didn't fit where the blueprint indicated. I had to redesign it.
human
Now, now, said Professor Hemmingwell, sensing trouble.
gpt
Take it easy, boys.
human
Professor, Barret exploded,
gpt
I insist that you fire this man!
human
Fire me! exclaimed Troy angrily.
gpt
Why, you space crawler, you're the one who should be fired. I saw you come back to the hangar the other night alone and....
human
Of course I did! snapped Barret.
gpt
I was sent down here to get information about-- He stopped suddenly and eyed Troy.
human
Wait a minute. How could you see me down here? What were you doing here?
gpt
Why--I-- Troy hesitated.
human
I came down to check over some equipment.
gpt
Why were you detained at the psychograph tests this morning?
human
None of your business! shouted Troy.
gpt
I was doing my job. That's all.
human
I'll bet, snapped Barret.
gpt
Professor, here is your sabotage agent. Who are you working for, Troy?
human
None of your business, stammered Troy, seemingly confused.
gpt
I mean, I'm not working for anyone.
human
There! You see, Professor!
gpt
I think you'd better explain yourself, Pat, said the professor, looking troubled and suspicious.
human
Why were you detained so long this morning?
gpt
They were asking me questions.
human
What kind of questions?
gpt
I'm not allowed to tell you.
human
What were you doing here the other night? pursued Barret.
gpt
The night you saw me here.
human
I came down to check our supplies. I knew that we were running short on certain equipment.
gpt
What kind of things?
human
Well, the timers on the oscillators, Troy replied.
gpt
I knew we would need them for the new units you and Commander Walters were planning.
human
Guard! shouted Barret suddenly.
gpt
Guard!
human
What is it? demanded Astro.
gpt
What's going on here?
human
Arrest that man!