human
Yes. The situation doesn't look too good right now, Joe.
gpt
Try this on for size, sir, said Joe. He outlined Mike's scheme. His father interrupted only to ask crisp questions about the mockup of the tender, already in existence though made of wood. Then he said,
human
Go on, son!
gpt
It looks promising, Joe, said his father.
human
Right here at the plant we've got the gang that can do it if anybody can. I'm getting a plane and coming out there, fast! Get Major Holt to clear things for me. This is no time for red tape! If he has trouble, I'll pull some wires myself!
gpt
Then I can tell Mike it's good stuff?
human
It's not good stuff, said his father.
gpt
There are about forty-seven things wrong with it at first glance, but I know how to take care of one or two, and we'll lick the rest. You tell your friend Mike I want to shake him by the hand. I hope to do it tonight!
human
My father's on the way here to help make it work, he told Mike. Then he added untruthfully:
gpt
He said he thought he knew all the big men in his line, and where've you been that he hasn't heard of you?