human
Does Blair know of this accusation?
gpt
I am certain he does not, answered the Rector emphatically.
human
In the first place, it was only made to-day. Lestrange, I am sure, wants money, and would come to us before going to the police.
gpt
If he does not want money, Cicero does,
human
In the second place, resumed Mr. Phelps,
gpt
Blair is away.
human
Where has he gone?
gpt
I can't say, but he will be back in a fortnight.
human
Well, said Alan moodily,
gpt
I don't know if he will be much good when he does come. I shall see this firm of scoundrels at the Good Samaritan, and threaten them with the police, unless they tell all they know. Lestrange is as bad as Cicero, and I know _him_ to be a scoundrel. What's that?