human
I've got a message from Dr. Hendrix, Tom,
gpt
When can he come?
human
He can't get here, Tom.
gpt
Can't get here! Why not?
human
Because the railroad bridge has collapsed, and there is no way to come. He can't make any other connections to get here in time--in time to do your father any good, Tom. He has just sent me a telegram to that effect. Dr. Hendrix can't get here, and...
gpt
Do you mean that my father may die if the operation is not performed?
human
Yes,
gpt
But can't Dr. Hendrix drive here in an auto? asked the lad.
human
Surely there must be some way of getting over the river, even if the railroad bridge is down. Can't he cross in a boat and drive here?
gpt
He wouldn't be in time, Tom. Don't you understand, Dr. Hendrix must be here within four hours, if he is to save your father's life. He never could do it by driving or by coming on some other road, or in an auto. He can't make the proper connections. There is no way.
human
Yes, there is! cried Tom, suddenly.
gpt
I know a way!
human
How? asked Dr. Gladby, thrilled by Tom's ringing tones.
gpt
How can you do it, Tom?
human
I'll go for Dr. Hendrix in my Humming-Bird.
gpt
Going for him would do no good. He must be brought here.
human
And so he shall be! cried Tom.
gpt
I'll bring him here in my sky racer--if he has the nerve to stand the journey, and I think he has! I'll bring Dr. Hendrix here!