human
Well, Major, said Carrington, after a pause, which he had occupied in deliberating thus,
gpt
Ah, now we are talking sense, replied Laurence's companion;
human
Of course not, responded Laurence angrily;
gpt
As to that, my servant is the best person for you to apply to for an answer. I presume, though, that he delivered the note by means of his catapult, a weapon and instrument in the use of which he is extremely proficient. You must excuse the mode of delivery. I am short-handed--my establishment consists of myself and my man.
human
Indeed! and I am under the impression that the 'man' affects clothing that one does not usually see upon men!
gpt
For various reasons, I confess, my servant walks abroad in a harmless disguise.
human
And attacks pedestrians in the high road!
gpt
Certainly not, unless they threaten him with pains and penalties that he does not deserve!
human
Again let me impress upon you that the cause of my visit has not yet so much as been explained by you,
gpt
I think you promised that you would first explain your reason for suspecting us, as you seem to, of crimes the nature of which you insist on refraining from mentioning.
human
You know very well that I have good cause for suspicion. Tell me, what is the meaning of this darkened house; this secrecy; the necessity for disguise; and lastly, what is your connection with the person who stole my bicycle for a terrible purpose?