human
Where's Van Dorn?
gpt
The Judge is engaged just now, smiled Miss Mauling.
human
Will you wait? She was careful not to ask him to sit. Grant Adams looked at the girl with a fretful stare. He did not take off his hat, and he shook his head toward Van Dorn's office door as he said brusquely,
gpt
Tell him to come out. It's important. The square shoulders of the tall man gave a lunge or hunch toward the door.
human
I tell you it's important.
gpt
But he can't come out just now. He's busy. Any message I can give him?
human
Now, look here--I have no message; tell Van Dorn I want him quick.
gpt
What name, please?
human
Grant Adams--tell him it's his business and not mine--except--
gpt
Ah,
human
I've just driven down from Nesbit's with Kenyon, and Mrs. Nesbit says to tell you Laura's there--came over this morning, and you're to come just as quick as you can. They tried to get you on the 'phone, but you weren't here. Do you understand? You're to come quick, and I've left my horse out here for you. Kenyon and I'll catch a car home.
gpt
Is that all? Then he added, as his eyes went over the blue overalls:
human
I presume Mrs. Nesbit advised you as to the reason for--for, well--for haste?
gpt
I shall not need your horse, Adams, Van Dorn went on without waiting for a reply to his question. Then again turning his eyes to the girl, he asked:
human
Adams, anything I can do to repay your kindness?
gpt
No--
human
Say, Adams, called Van Dorn, rubbing his hands and still smiling at the girl,