human
What's all the grand shebang about this time?
gpt
I'm going---I'm not going to wait another minute---all the other fellows are going---my grandfather fought through the Civil War---it's me for the submarine fleet---I'm off this very-----
human
What's the matter, chum? Flunked in anything, or been out to see a new movie show, have you?
gpt
There you are! he shouted.
human
And what's more, I'm going to sign up this very afternoon. What's the use of waiting any longer? Here's a great chance to get out with the submarines---think of it!---and, gee, wouldn't that be bully? Look! Look! What do you say, old boy; are you going with me?
gpt
Do you mean it, Jack; are you in earnest?
human
Never meant anything so much in all my life,
gpt
Well, chum, I guess we've been pretty good pals now for nearly three years. You and I have always stuck together. That means that if you are going in, I'm going too!
human
Great! bellowed Jack with a whack on the back that made Ted wince.
gpt
Let's beat it quick for the recruiting station. Are you on?
human
Don't you think we'd better tell the home folks first?
gpt
I hadn't thought of that.
human
Of course we will, answered his chum.
gpt
We'll send them a telegram right away, telling them we are going to enlist tomorrow.