human
Well, Grossbaum, what is it? How do, Herr Lassen?
gpt
This man had a deal with Graun to-day and is travelling----
human
Hold your tongue, you fool. I've always thought yours was the woodenest head in the force. I suppose you brought this disreputable old scoundrel here. Get away, both of you. Think yourself lucky if I don't report this last cleverness of yours. Be off, I say; and the precious pair slunk away like a couple of whipped curs.
gpt
I'm awfully sorry about this, Herr Lassen; but why on earth didn't you show the fool that paper the chief gave you?
human
I was going to,