human
For a long time I have tried every means to capture those bandits. But they slip away from me with the most remarkable ease every time I feel surest I've got them. There's a reward of $5,000 offered by the governor of the State for their capture, and I and a Pinkerton detective named Carl Greene have been making the most desperate efforts to capture the James Boys, and break up their gang. We have thus far failed to do so.
gpt
Why has it been such a difficult task?
human
In the first place, Jesse James owns a horse named Siroc which is unequaled in speed and intelligence by any horse in the world that I know of, and he can easily outfoot the fleetest animal that ever chased him.
gpt
Well, asked Jack,
human
Any engine could last longer than a horse, and such a machine as you mention could outspeed that horse. But, of course, such an engine is an utter impossibility.
gpt
You are mistaken,
human
How so?
gpt
Because I have got such an engine.
human
You have?
gpt
Just finished building it.
human
And it runs by electricity?
gpt
Entirely so.
human
Without tracks?
gpt
On the ground.
human
And at fifty miles an hour?
gpt
Yes. I have tested her to that speed.
human
This, if true, is most extraordinary.
gpt
No, it isn't. I have constructed such machines before.
human
I've been told you are an inventor of electrical contrivances.
gpt
Do you doubt the probability of such an engine?
human
Candidly, I do.
gpt
Do you want me to prove it?
human
By all means.
gpt
Then come with me. I'll show it to you.
human
I am burning with curiosity to see the wonderful affair.