human
Eureka, cried the man from Burton's, who was proud of his knowledge of half a dozen Greek and Latin words,
gpt
I hold in my hand the key to the mystery!
human
Very well, said Lena, when she had learned the young man's impressions of Mr. Oliver Potter's capabilities,
gpt
Excuse me, but you must do nothing of the kind,
human
Then let me go with you, and see what the two of us can do towards discovering the secret of Durley Dene. I am sure that if once we can discover who this Meadows is, what his relations are with the man Smith, and who the creature that is held in restraint in the basement or cellar of the house is--then, and not before, shall we be able to solve the mystery.
gpt
I don't at all like the idea of you coming with me. The ordeal was quite bad enough for me; what would it be to you?
human
Sir! Lena cried, with pretended severity,
gpt
I am able to stand any ordeal that you can. You see, I am not afraid, or why should I have suggested going alone?
human
Then shall we go together?
gpt
Yes, and as soon as possible. It is now eleven o'clock. Auntie will not reappear until lunch. The detective is surely capable of looking after your father's safety. What is to prevent us from going at once? You agree? Then wait one moment while I put on my hat.