human
Hello, chief! What's up?
gpt
What's up? Why, I came around to see you, of course!
human
To see me? Well, chief, that's good of you; sit down and have a cigar, eh? What's the matter? You look rather taken aback.
gpt
I am, said the other, bluntly.
human
Didn't you expect me?
gpt
No, said Jachin Fell, halting suddenly in the act of reaching for a cigar and turning his keen gaze upon the chief.
human
Expect you? No!
gpt
It's darned queer, then! That chap Gramont called me up about ten minutes ago and said to get around here as quick as I could make it, that you wanted to see me.
human
Gramont! Jachin Fell frowned.
gpt
Where's Ben Chacherre? Haven't you found him yet?
human
Nary a sign of him, chief.
gpt
Good evening, gentlemen!
human
Here's Gramont now, exclaimed Fell.
gpt
Did you call the chief over here----
human
I sure did, and Gramont came forward.
gpt
I wanted to see you two gentlemen together, and so arranged it. Miss Ledanois is to be here at nine, Fell?
human
Yes. Have you been hurt?
gpt
Slightly. Gramont brought up a chair across the desk from Fell, and sat down. He put his left hand in his breast pocket, and brought forth a document which he handed to the chief of police.
human
Cast your eye over that, chief, and say nothing. You're here to listen for the present. Here's something to cover your case, Mr. Fell.