human
I wonder what's the matter? he said aloud, for there was a look of worriment on the lady's face. Tom threw open the door.
gpt
What is it, Mrs. Baggert? he called.
human
Some one up at the house who wants to see me?
gpt
No, it's your father! panted the housekeeper, for she was quite stout.
human
He is very ill again, and I can't seem to get Dr. Gladby on the telephone. Central says he doesn't answer.
gpt
My father worse! cried Tom in alarm, dropping his tools and hurrying from the shop.
human
Where's Eradicate? Send him for the doctor. Perhaps the wires are broken. If he can't locate Dr. Gladby, get Dr. Kurtz. We must have some one. Here, Rad! Where are you?
gpt
Heah I be!
human
Get out your mule, and go for Dr. Gladby. If he isn't home, get Dr. Kurtz. Hurry, Rad!
gpt
I's mighty sorry, Massa Tom, answered the colored man,
human
Why not?
gpt
Because Boomerang done gone lame, an' he won't run. I'll go mahse'f, but I cain't take dat air mule.
human
Never mind. I'll go in the Butterfly, decided Tom quickly.
gpt
I'll run up to the house and see how dad is, and while I'm gone, Rad, you get out the Butterfly. I can make the trip in that. If Dr. Kurtz had a 'phone I could get him, but he lives over on the back road, where there isn't a line. Hurry, Rad!
human
Yes, sah, Massa Tom, I'll hurry!