human
Then you mean to say, said Mr Merrett, when it was done,
gpt
Yes, I never entered it.
human
Were you ever in this room without our knowledge?
gpt
Yes, a fortnight ago. Smith and I were here early, and hearing a noise inside, we opened the door and came in to see what it was.
human
What did you find?
gpt
Hawkesbury, working at the table where Mr Barnacle is now sitting.
human
What occurred?
gpt
Now, Batchelor, answer this question. You say you were here before any one else arrived this morning?
human
Yes, sir. I had been here about five minutes before Hawkesbury came.
gpt
What were you doing during that time?
human
I was working at my desk.
gpt
You are quite sure?
human
Perfectly,