human
Excuse me, he said then, quite naturally.
gpt
I had dressed to go to your house this morning, and I fell asleep in my chair while waiting till it should be time. How did you get in? And why have you brought these people with you?
human
I must really apologize, he answered.
gpt
The porter rang yesterday evening, several times, and again this morning, but could get no answer, and as you had told me that you were going to change your quarters, we supposed that you had left and had accidentally taken the key with you.
human
The cellars are flooded,
gpt
I know it, Malipieri answered.
human
I was going to inform you of that this morning, he continued, speaking to the Baron.
gpt
I do not think that the police are necessary to our conversation,
human
I beg your pardon, sir, answered the latter,
gpt
Only this much, he replied.
human
With the authority of the Senator here, who is the owner of the palace, I have been making some archaeological excavations in the cellars. Signor Sassi was the agent--
gpt
I have explained that, interrupted the Baron, turning to the detective.
human
I will assume the whole responsibility of this affair. Signor Sassi shall be well cared for. I shall be much obliged if you will leave us.
gpt
It is my duty to make a search in order to discover the motive of the crime,
human
What crime?
gpt
Signor Sassi was very badly injured in this palace, answered the other.
human
The man who took him to the hospital would give no account of himself, and the circumstances are suspicious. The Baron thinks that the man may be your servant.
gpt
Yes, he is my servant, Malipieri said.
human
Signor Sassi was trying to follow me into the excavations--
gpt
Yes, yes--that is of no importance,
human
I think it is, retorted Malipieri.
gpt
I will not let any man remain in prison suspected of having tried to murder poor old Sassi! I went on, he continued, explaining to the detective,
human
A very connected account, sir, from your point of view, said the detective.
gpt
If you will allow me, I will write it down. You see, the service requires us to note everything.
human
Write it down by all means, Malipieri answered quietly.
gpt
You will find what you need at that table.
human
You two may go, said Malipieri to the porter and Gigi.
gpt
We shall not want you any more.
human
As witnesses, perhaps, said the detective, overhearing.
gpt
Pray let them stay.