THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET( short 06/50 )

My father is all yours, Ms.Jibsen.

Hello, Mr. Spivet.

Yes. Yes! My dad is listening.

Could you hand him the phone please.

No. No! My father is mute, Ms.Jibsen.

He can hear you but can only respond in sign language. I will translate everything for you.

You are the T.S.Spivet that has just invent the magnetic wheel?

One second. Father saying ... Yes, I only sent you the blueprints. Because, I didn't have the time to do it.

The quest for perpetual movement! I mean, Its the Holy Grail of inventors ... Tell me Mr.Spivet, I take it you live in Montana?

Coppertop ranch.

Longitude 112°44'19".

Latitude 45°44'27".

These are the coordinates to my bedroom.

wow, Clearly you have an eye for detail! which is a reckless ad for any great inventor.

Father is asking: so you are the head of the Smithsonian?

Well! Technically,I'm the Under Secretary, but, many people would say I run the place.

reckless

He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.

She was a good rider, but reckless.

mute

a look of mute appeal

The child sat mute in the corner of the room.

quest (for sth)

the quest for happiness / knowledge / truth

He set off in quest for adventure.

have an eye for sth

I've never had much of an eye for fashion.

She resigned as head of department.