human
Have you learned anything further of that affair? Have you found a new trace?
gpt
Nothing of that sort; nothing at all! I was hoping, on the contrary, that you came to bring me new tidings.
human
I have received none; I expected none. The authorities at this moment have neither time nor inclination for private researches; these would be difficult to them now, when everything human and otherwise, is so out of place. A journey on our part would be of no avail; aside from the impossibility of travelling now, we do not know where to go. Weeks may pass before we receive an answer to our last letter; we shall be obliged to wait.
gpt
Wait! echoed Jane,
human
It was a very fortunate thing for you and young Mr. Forest, returned Atkins dryly;