human
Mary!
gpt
Tom! gasped Mary Nestor.
human
How did you get here?
gpt
I came to put out the fire, was the answer, and Tom cooled down now that he saw Mary was unharmed.
human
How did you happen to be in the building?
gpt
I was in Uncle Barton's office when the fire broke out, answered Mary,
human
Yes, and if they had stayed with us they wouldn't have been hurt, said Mr. Keith.
gpt
But, as it was, they rushed out and tried to get down the stairs. They were caught in the draft and badly burned, I believe. They are bringing them out now.
human
That's Field and Melling, said Mr. Keith to Tom.
gpt
They had offices just above me, and they were trapped, as were Mary and I. They acted like big cowards, too, though I hope they're not badly hurt. We stayed inside my office, and we were just giving up the hope of rescue when the fire seemed suddenly to die down.
human
I should say it was sudden! cried the enthusiastic local chief.
gpt
It was the chemicals from this young man's airship that did the trick!
human
Oh, Tom, was it your new machine?
gpt
Yes, was the answer.
human
I was on my way to give a test tomorrow in Denton when I saw this fire. I didn't know you were in it, though, Mary.
gpt
Oh, but I'm glad you came, she said.
human
It was just--awful!