human
Oh, said Foster,
gpt
Where?
human
At the Thornes' house--you know, there's a Miss Thorne who lives there--the daughter of old Joe S. Thorne. Then, seeing the blank look on his chief's face, Foster explained further.
gpt
It seems there was a jewel robbery there last night--a million dollars' worth, the sheriff says. He smiled, for the sheriff was a well-known exaggerator, but he met no answering smile.
human
They've been telephoning for you to come over.
gpt
Who has?
human
Miss Thorne has. There's been a robbery there.
gpt
I'll go right over,