human
No, Ma'am, he said, evidently weighing his words.
gpt
It received no rough usage. It wasn't locked.
human
But it was! insisted the lady, rather emphatically.
gpt
I locked it myself before coming on deck after we left Brest. I remember doing so most distinctly.
human
Then it's a myst'ry, Ma'am,--a real myst'ry, seein' as the lock has been turned. The wards are full o' sand, of course; but that has nothin' to do with their position.
gpt
Where is the box now?
human
Outside on a handcart, Ma'am. Jackson's on guard. That's been his job all day--just sittin' on that box. You see, Ma'am, you tole me you was particular about it an' the other one; so I've taken care that each of 'em reaches you just as we found it.
gpt
Will you kindly ask the hotel porters to carry the one box here now?
human
Cert'nly, Ma'am. There's on'y one thing. The contents are in a sad mess. The sight of 'em may upset you.
gpt
No, no. The loss of the clothing is immaterial. Please have the box brought in.