human
Tomba! mused Tom, wondering where he had heard that name before.
gpt
Tomba?
human
Of course! cried Mr. Anderson, suddenly.
gpt
Don't you remember? That's the name of the servant of Mr. and Mrs. Illingway, who escaped and brought news of their capture by the pygmies. That's who Tomba is.
human
Yes, but Tomba escaped, objected Mr. Durban.
gpt
He went to the white settlements with the news. How comes he here?
human
We'll have to find out, said Tom, simply.
gpt
Tomba, are you there?
human
Yes, Tomba here, was the answer.
gpt
Oh, you be English, Tomba know. Please help Missy and Massy Illingway. Red devils goin' kill 'em pretty much quick.
human
Come in! called Tom, as he turned on the electric lights in the airship.
gpt
Come in and tell us all about it. But how did you get here?
human
Maybe there are two Tombas,
gpt
Bless my safety razor! cried Mr. Damon